top light

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See also: toplight and top-light

English

Etymology

From top +‎ light.

Noun

top light (plural top lights)

  1. The upper (and usually smaller) part (casement) of a window, often hinged a the top[1]
  2. Any glazing above a main window, partition or door[1]
  3. A skylight.
  4. Light from above; toplighting.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nikolas Davies, Erkki Jokiniemi: Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction, p. 388