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door

/dɔːr/

[/dɔːr/]

movable entrance barrier

Beginnernoun

Definition

A movable barrier that opens and closes the entrance to a room or building.

Example

Please close the door quietly so you don't wake the baby.

Please close the door quietly so you don't wake the baby.

Etymology

From Old English 'duru' (door) and 'dor' (gate), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

A basic feature of every building.

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