Muntin: meaning, definitions and examples

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muntin

[ ˈməntən ]

Noun

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window construction

A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window.

Synonyms

sash bar, window divider.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
muntin	Typically used by professionals in the field of architecture or construction to describe the vertical or horizontal bars that divide the panes of glass in a window. The old windows in the historic house feature beautifully crafted muntins. We decided to replace the muntins to enhance the visual appeal of the windows.
window divider	A more general and accessible term that can be used by non-professionals when referring to any kind of bar or divider between window panes. We chose windows with elegant window dividers to match our home's aesthetic. Cleaning the window dividers can be tricky, but it’s worth the effort for the beautiful view.
sash bar	Commonly used in the context of window manufacturing and installation to indicate the bars that hold the panes within a sash. The broken sash bar makes it difficult to open the window. Modern windows use stronger materials for sash bars to ensure durability.

Word

Description / Examples

muntin

Typically used by professionals in the field of architecture or construction to describe the vertical or horizontal bars that divide the panes of glass in a window.

The old windows in the historic house feature beautifully crafted muntins.
We decided to replace the muntins to enhance the visual appeal of the windows.

window divider

A more general and accessible term that can be used by non-professionals when referring to any kind of bar or divider between window panes.

We chose windows with elegant window dividers to match our home's aesthetic.
Cleaning the window dividers can be tricky, but it’s worth the effort for the beautiful view.

sash bar

Commonly used in the context of window manufacturing and installation to indicate the bars that hold the panes within a sash.

The broken sash bar makes it difficult to open the window.
Modern windows use stronger materials for sash bars to ensure durability.

Examples of usage

The muntins in the old wooden windows were beautifully crafted.
She admired the intricate design of the muntin that divided the glass panes.

Translations

Translations of the word "muntin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 travessa de janela

🇮🇳 खिड़की का डिवाइडर

🇩🇪 Fenstersprosse

🇮🇩 sekatan jendela

🇺🇦 переплетення вікна

🇵🇱 szpros

🇯🇵 窓枠の格子

🇫🇷 petit-bois

🇪🇸 traviesa de ventana

🇹🇷 pencere çıtası

🇰🇷 창살

🇸🇦 عارضة النافذة

🇨🇿 mřížka okna

🇸🇰 mriežka okna

🇨🇳 窗棂

🇸🇮 okenska prečka

🇮🇸 gluggastafur

🇰🇿 терезе торы

🇬🇪 ფანჯრის გაყოფა

🇦🇿 pəncərə bölməsi

🇲🇽 traviesa de ventana

Etymology

The term 'muntin' originated from the Middle English word 'mounten', which means to divide or separate. It has been used in window construction for centuries to refer to the strips that divide glass panes. Muntins were traditionally made of wood, but modern versions can also be made of metal or other materials.