arch1 |
a curved structure made out of stone or brick and used to span an open space such as a door. [1/4 definitions] |
awning |
a cover made of canvas or other material that is placed over a door or window. An awning keeps out sun and rain. |
bolt1 |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. [1/8 definitions] |
cabinet |
a piece of furniture with shelves, compartments, or drawers and usually covered by a door or doors. Cabinets are used to store or hold objects. [1/2 definitions] |
doorbell |
a bell on an outside door that is rung by a person who wants to be let inside. |
doorknob |
a rounded handle or knob used to open and close a door. |
doorstep |
a step or series of steps leading up to an outside door. |
hall |
the room or entrance area just inside the main door of a building; lobby. [1/3 definitions] |
hatch2 |
a cover or door for such an opening. [1/2 definitions] |
hinge |
a device on a door, window, or lid made of two pieces connected so that one piece can open, close, or swing upon the other. [1/3 definitions] |
knob |
a rounded piece on a door or drawer; a switch on a machine. |
knock |
to rap, pound, or hit something, such as a door. [1/6 definitions] |
knocker |
a metal piece with a hinge that is attached to the outside of a door. A knocker is used to call for those inside. |
leaf |
the part of a table top, door, or the like that can be removed or is hinged. [1/5 definitions] |
lock1 |
a mechanical device for keeping others from opening a door, window, or a safe. Locks are usually opened with a key or a combination. [1/5 definitions] |
molding |
a strip of wood, stone, or other material used to frame or finish a door, window or wall. Moldings are often used for decoration in a home. [1/2 definitions] |
pane |
a sheet of glass in a window or door. |
panel |
a section of a door, wall, or other surface that is set apart from the area around it by being raised, sunken, or decorated. [1/4 definitions] |
peddle |
to offer for sale on the street or from door to door. |
sill |
a horizontal strip or block serving as the bottom of a window or door frame. |
threshold |
the piece of wood or stone underneath a door that forms the bottom of the doorway. [1/2 definitions] |