"sidescreen" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsaɪdˌskriːn/ Forms: sidescreens [plural]
Etymology: From side + screen. Etymology templates: {{af|en|side|screen}} side + screen Head templates: {{en-noun}} sidescreen (plural sidescreens)
  1. (automotive, aviation) A panel or window on the side of a vehicle, such as a car or aircraft, designed to protect occupants from external elements while allowing visibility. Categories (topical): Automotive, Aviation

Inflected forms

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