Sill

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005283",
  "term": "Sill",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A horizontal member forming the bottom part of a window or door frame, or the lowest timber in a framed structure. In windows, it provides a weather-resistant surface and supports the window unit. For framed structures, the sill plate distributes the load from the walls to the foundation.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "cross-sill"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schwelle",
    "es": "umbral",
    "fr": "seuil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sill/"
}