plural of windore

Obsolete form of window.

plural of window dresser

(Internet) A problem in data transmission, where a server, unable to process all incoming data, repeatedly asks the clients to reduce the size of the packets they are sending — to the point where all packets become extremely small ("tinygrams") and transmission becomes inefficient.

(criminology) A criminological theory stating that signs of urban decay (e.g. broken windows, graffiti) signal that an area is not monitored, encouraging more destructive criminal behavior.

plural of shop window

(architecture) A window above a door or another window.

plural of window-down

A piece of graffiti covering a train, etc. from the base of the window downward.

(operating systems, trademark) Microsoft Windows, an operating system with a WIMP graphical user interface that dominates the personal computer market.