ventipane
ventipane · ventipanes
A small, pivoting or fixed glass panel set into the front corner of a vehicle's side…A small, pivoting or fixed glass panel set into the front corner of a vehicle's side window, designed to provide ventilation by directing airflow into the passenger compartment.
/ˈvɛn.tɪˌpeɪn/
Meaning
1 sensesA small, pivoting or fixed glass panel set into the front corner of a vehicle's side window, designed to provide ventilation by directing airflow into the passenger compartment.
Origin
Compound of vent + pane. First used in early 20th-century American automotive contexts.Compound of vent + pane. First used in early 20th-century American automotive contexts.
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Forms
plural: ventipanes| Singular | ventipane |
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Synonyms
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