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sashes

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Sashes are long strips of fabric used to tie or fasten clothing or curtains.

Detailed Definition
In historical contexts, sashes often refer to decorative bands worn around the waist or used to hold garments in place. In this poem, the mention of 'sashes' evokes a sense of domesticity and the passage of time, contrasting the warmth of home with the coldness of winter.
Example
Example in poetry:
"But it is winter with your love, The sashes are beset with snow" windows; enhanced: "But it is winter... The sashes are beset with snow"; emotional barrier; contemporary: "Sashes of memory"; educational: "Sashes window frames in domestic imagery."
Additional Notes
The word 'sashes' appears in the line describing the winter scene, emphasizing the coldness that has settled in.; Found in the poem, Alms by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Also Known As
window frames silken ribbons decorative bands sash curtains
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