muntin

[ muhn-tn ]

noun

1. Also called sash bar. a bar for holding the edges of window panes within a sash.
2. (formerly) a vertical bar in a window sash.
3. a stile within the frame of a door or the like.

muntin

/ ˈmʌntɪn /

noun

1. another name (esp US) for glazing-bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of muntin¹

1300–50; earlier mountan, montan, Middle English mountaun, mountain < Middle French montant, noun use of present participle of monter to mount ¹; compare Dutch munting

Word History and Origins

Origin of muntin¹

C17: variant of C15 mountant, from Old French montant, present participle of monter to mount ¹

Example Sentences

It is as if you look out through a muntin window: Nature looks divided into separate pieces but this is an artifact of your perspective.

From Scientific American

Holdorf describes the process for fixing a cracked muntin - the bar of wood that runs between panes of glass - a good alternative to replacing the entire strip of wood or, worse, tossing the entire window in the trash.

From Washington Times

The windows of Christ Church are larger still and particularly interesting because of the heavy central muntin to strengthen the sash.

From Project Gutenberg

Top and frieze rails are alike and about the same width as the muntin, but the bottom rail is somewhat broader and the lock rail the broadest of the four.

From Project Gutenberg

The bead moulding of the skirting is only partly removed, as indicated, leaving a solid portion to which the muntin is skew-nailed.

From Project Gutenberg