sill

noun

\ ˈsil

Definition of sill

1 : a horizontal piece (such as a timber) that forms the lowest member or one of the lowest members of a framework or supporting structure: such as

a : the horizontal member at the base of a window

b : the threshold of a door

2 : a tabular body of igneous rock injected while molten between sedimentary or volcanic beds or along foliation planes of metamorphic rocks

3 : a submerged ridge at relatively shallow depth separating the basins of two bodies of water

Examples of sill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Museum of Natural History sill be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. — Laura Johnston, cleveland, "Big numbers to put the coronavirus surge in perspective: This Week in the CLE," 23 Nov. 2020 To get in, occupants must sit on the door sill and put their legs inside before sliding over into the seat. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "Bugatti unveils a super light hypercar that can top 300 miles an hour," 28 Oct. 2020 When the glass on one window was completely cleared, my cousin Steve pulled himself up on the sill and started through, head-first. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Commentary: I visit Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to reflect on life, death, respect and redemption," 27 Oct. 2020 Today, the organization sill provides food for those in need, but also reduces financial crises for working individuals and families in the Greater Hartford by area offering short-term programs and education that support and improve sustainability. — Steve Smith, courant.com, "Ryan Pettengill takes reins at Gifts of Love," 21 Oct. 2020 There's also new trim inside for the sill plates, door handles, window buttons and seat controls, and the sun visors now snap into place magnetically. — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, "Tesla Model 3 Gets Design Changes Inside and Out, Increased Range," 16 Oct. 2020 Finally, remove remaining moisture around the edges with a dry cloth and dry the sill. — oregonlive, "Safely clean ash from windows with steel wool, a sponge, soap and squeegee," 10 Oct. 2020 Yesterday, on our last day in Amandola, my wife opened the door of the upstairs bathroom to find a snake sidewinding back and forth along the window sill. — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, "Why last week’s great tech sell-off should make investors wary," 8 Sep. 2020 Garcia's head is rested on the window sill as officers keep yelling, pointing their weapons at him, the footage shows. — Uriel J. Garcia, The Arizona Republic, "'I'm not afraid,': Phoenix police Chief Jeri Williams welcomes scrutiny," 10 July 2020

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