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Doors

38 Words

19m

back door
1.
back door
Noun

a door that is located behind or at the side of a building

The delivery person knocked on the back door, carrying packages for the kitchen staff.

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French door
Noun

a pair of glass doors, particularly ones that open to a garden or balcony

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panel door
Noun

a type of door constructed with multiple panels that are typically rectangular or square in shape

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flush door
Noun

a type of door that has a smooth and flat surface, without any raised or indented areas

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sliding door
Noun

a door that moves horizontally along a track

They installed a sliding door to connect the living room to the backyard.

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Dutch door
Noun

a door divided horizontally into two parts that can be opened and closed independently

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pocket door
Noun

a type of door that slides into a recessed pocket within the adjacent wall, rather than swinging on hinges or sliding on tracks

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bi-fold door
Noun

a type of door that is divided into two or more panels, hinged together in a way that allows them to fold and stack against each other when opened

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pivot door
Noun

a type of door that rotates on a central pivot point, typically located at the top and bottom of the door frame, instead of relying on traditional hinges

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revolving door
Noun

a type of door consisting of multiple wings or panels that are arranged in a circular configuration and rotate around a central axis

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garage door
Noun

a large door, typically made of metal or wood, that is installed in a garage or similar structure to provide vehicular access

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fire door
Noun

a specialized door designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building

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screen door
13.
screen door
Noun

a door with a mesh or perforated screen panel that allows for airflow while keeping bugs out

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louvered door
Noun

a door that is equipped with slatted or angled openings, known as louvers, to allow for ventilation and airflow while providing privacy and some level of security

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double-acting door
Noun

a type of door that is hinged on both sides, allowing it to swing in both directions

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front door
16.
front door
Noun

the main entrance to a person's house

The postman delivered mail through the slot in the front door, sorting letters and packages for the occupants.

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patio door
Noun

a large glass door that provides access from a building's interior to an outdoor patio or deck area

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swing door
Noun

a type of door that opens by swinging on hinges in a single direction

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trapdoor
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trap
door
Noun

a hinged or removable door, often located in a floor or ceiling, that provides access to a hidden or enclosed space below or above

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doorbell
20.
door
bell
Noun

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

She rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer.

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doorknob
21.
door
knob
Noun

a round handle on a door that opens it when turned

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door knocker
Noun

a metal object connected to the back of a door, which people hit against the door as a way of asking others to let them in

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door
plate
Noun

a small plate or plaque typically mounted on a door to display information such as the occupant's name, room number, or other relevant details

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door
jamb
Noun

the vertical structure on either side of a door that provides support and serves as the frame for the door

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doorpost
25.
door
post
Noun

the entire vertical structure, including both the side posts and the head jamb, that forms the framework around a door

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door
stop
Noun

a small object or device placed on the floor to prevent a door from swinging or closing fully

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peephole
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peep
hole
Noun

a small opening or lens in a door or wall that allows a person to see who is on the other side without fully opening the door

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hinge
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hinge
Noun

a type of joint that connects two objects and allows them to rotate or swing, typically used to attach a door, gate, or lid to its frame

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door head
Noun

the horizontal top portion of a door frame

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door lintel
Noun

a horizontal structural element or beam that supports the load above a door opening

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door louver
Noun

a door component that consists of a series of horizontal slats or blades, typically made of wood, glass, or metal, arranged in a tilted or angled position to allow for airflow and privacy while maintaining visibility

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door frame
Noun

the structural framework surrounding a door, including the vertical side pieces called jambs, the horizontal top piece called the head, and the bottom piece called the sill

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threshold
33.
thre
shold
Noun

the horizontal part at the base of a door frame that you step over when entering or exiting a room

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door stile
Noun

the vertical side member or post of a door

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door mullion
Noun

a vertical or horizontal structural member within a door frame that separates the door into sections, typically used in double or multi-panel doors to provide support and aesthetic division

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lock stile
Noun

the vertical edge or side of a door where the lock or latch mechanism is installed

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door panel
Noun

the flat or raised surface of a door that fills the frame and can be made of various materials, such as wood, glass, or metal

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dead
bolt
Noun

a secure lock mechanism that uses a solid metal bolt to provide added protection by firmly securing a door in place

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