pane
UK: peɪn | US: peɪn
n. a single sheet of glass in a window or door
n. a distinct section or panel of a surface (e.g., a wall or screen)
The word "pane" traces back to Latin pannus, meaning "cloth" or "piece of fabric." Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to flat, rectangular sections—first in textiles, then extended to architectural elements like window panels. The evolution reflects how functional divisions (e.g., fabric panels) influenced structural terminology.
A strong wind shattered the pane of glass in the old window.
Each pane of the stained-glass artwork depicted a biblical scene.
The software interface is divided into multiple resizable panes.
He wiped condensation off the kitchen pane with his sleeve.
The architect designed the facade with alternating stone and glass panes.