noun /ˈwɪndəʊ,ˈwɪndoʊ/
a) An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
A window is an opening in a wall to admit light and air.
b) An opening, usually covered by glass, in a shop which allows people to view the shop and its products from outside.
So you punched out a window for ventilation. Was that before or after you noticed you were standing in a lake of gasoline?
See Also: wind
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