double-hung

[duhb-uhl-huhng]

dou·ble-hung

[duhb-uhl-huhng]
adjective
1.
(of a window) having two vertically sliding sashes, each closing a different part of the opening.
2.
(of a window sash) sliding vertically, with a counterweight on each side.

Origin:
1815–25
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Double-hung is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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double-hung
 
adj
(of a window) having two vertical sashes, the upper one sliding in grooves outside those of the lower

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