window screens

A form of window screen — A mesh, made of metal wire, fibreglass, or other synthetic fibre, set in a frame and covering the opening of a window to keep leaves, debris, insects, birds, etc. from entering a building without blocking fresh airflow.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of window screen
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APA

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