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These terms are from the FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - FISH).

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI Other URI
WIND PUMP A wind-powered pump for land drainage. Preferred term 70453 -
WIND SCREEN Vertical screens made of wood or steel framing mounted on concrete blocks were built to protect airships from cross winds when entering or leaving the airship sheds. Preferred term 146333 -
WIND TUNNEL A structure used to test the aerodynamics of aircraft or vehicles. Preferred term 139022 -
WIND TURBINE An apparatus designed with a large vaned wheel rotated by the wind in order to generate electricity. Preferred term 139321 -
WINDCHEST The part of an organ or similar instrument into which air is pushed then is emitted through the pipes. Preferred term 95543 -
WINDER HOUSE A building housing an engine, usually with an attendant boiler house and chimney. Used for winding from a pit. Preferred term 71483 -
WINDER STAIRCASE A staircase that rises through only one storey and has treads and risers framed into square studs, one of them often on one side of a door-frame; it usually occupies a rectangular space. Preferred term 138433 -
WINDING CIRCLE An area of ground indicating the site of a horse or man-powered winding mechanism. Preferred term 93818 -
WINDING ENGINE An engine used for directly winding up coal from deep mines, dating from the 18th century. Preferred term 138434 -
WINDING ENGINE An engine used for directly winding up coal from deep mines, first used in the 18th century. Preferred term 87817 -
Winding Engine House Narrow term 70843 -
WINDING GEAR Machinery for raising and lowering men and materials to and from the surface of a mine. Preferred term 71497 -
Winding Gear Shop Use both terms. Narrow term 93819 -
WINDING HOLE A widening in a canal to allow boats to turn around. Preferred term 140231 -
Winding House Narrow term 93820 -
Winding Place Narrow term 140232 -
Winding Room Narrow term 94423 -
WINDLASS A mechanical structure, consisting of a roller or beam on supports, round which a rope or chain is wound, and used for various purposes, eg. raising a bucket from a well, etc. Preferred term 69381 -
WINDMILL A tower-like structure of wood or brick with a wooden cap and sails which are driven around by the wind producing power to work the internal machinery. Use with product type where known. Preferred term 69333 -
WINDMILL MOUND An artificial mound of earth indicating either the former site of a windmill or built as the base of a post windmill. Preferred term 69337 -
WINDOW An opening in a wall, roof, door, etc to allow light to enter. Usually used to include all component parts. Preferred term 138435 -
WINDOW An opening within a structure to allow air and light in and or to allow a sight outside or inside. Preferred term 96134 -
Window Bar Narrow term - -
Window Came Narrow term - -
WINDOW COVERING An item hung over a window, usually can be open or shut to allow light in. Preferred term 96565 -
WINDOW FITTING An object attached to a window which is removable. Preferred term 96321 -
Window Frame Narrow term - -
Window Furniture Narrow term - -
WINDOW GLASS Glass used within a window, usually to protect from the elements, can permit a view through it or can be for decorative purposes. Preferred term 96138 -
Window Grille Narrow term - -

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