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door rail

A horizontal cross member which forms part of the framework of a door; connects the hinge stile to the lock […]

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doorpost

1. See doorjamb. 2. A heavy post that frames one side of a doorway; in the past, doors were sometimes

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door pocket

The boxing or chamber in a wall which receives a sliding door when it is in the open position.

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doorplate

A plate on the exterior side of a door which gives the name of the occupant, apartment number, or the

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door operator

On elevators, a device or assembly of devices which opens and closes a car door and/or hoistway door by power

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doornail

1. A large-headed nail against which the knocker strikes. 2. A large-headed nail used to decorate or strengthen a door.

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door mullion

The center vertical member of a double-door opening, set between two single active leaves; usually forms the strike side of

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