porthole window

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meaningsofportholeandwindow

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porthole
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɔːt.həʊl/us
/ˈpɔːrt.hoʊl/
a small, usually round window in the side of a ship ...
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window
noun
uk
/ˈwɪn.dəʊ/us
/ˈwɪn.doʊ/
a space usually filled with glass in the wall of a building or in a vehicle, to allow light and air in and to allow people inside the building to ...
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(Definition ofportholeandwindowfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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At the roofline are bracketed cornices with porthole windows.
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The hemispherical dome is covered in hexagonal tiles and sits on a drum having six rectangular recesses containing porthole windows.
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There is even, surprisingly, an attempt at herringbone-work, all in flint, and round splayed porthole windows dressed entirely in flints, not quite perfect circles.
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To improve rear-quarter visibility with the removable hardtop in place, porthole windows were made available as a no-cost option.
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The full basement can be seen through round porthole windows on the east side of the building.
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With big porthole windows, and a ship-like prow, the four-floor hotel was designed with a slightly nautical feel.
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The style emphasized curving forms, long horizontal lines, and sometimes nautical elements, such as railings and porthole windows.
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The building has all the trademarks: porthole windows, horizontal parallel lines to indicate speed and glass blocks.
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These windows were later replaced with smaller, round porthole windows in late 2007 - early 2008.
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The porthole windows along the top floor looked out over the waterfront, providing a view of the shipbuilding, shipping and rail industries that the gold rush encouraged.
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This light has several unusual features for such lights in the bay area, most notably the diamond-shaped panes in the lantern and the round porthole windows.
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Small porthole windows in the north and south side of the column light an internal helical newel staircase.
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