Sidescreen

//ˈsaɪdˌskriːn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A panel or window on the side of a vehicle, such as a car or aircraft, designed to protect occupants from external elements while allowing visibility.

    "Separate systems are incorporated in Bristol Britannia 253F aircraft for wing deicing, tail unit deicing, engine air-intake deicing, windscreen heating, pressure-head heating, and sidescreen demisting."

Example

More examples

"Separate systems are incorporated in Bristol Britannia 253F aircraft for wing deicing, tail unit deicing, engine air-intake deicing, windscreen heating, pressure-head heating, and sidescreen demisting."

Etymology

From side + screen.

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