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half door

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun half door has 1 sense
  1. Dutch door, half door - an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently
    --1 is a kind of exterior door, outside door

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Half Door

Definition:

A half door is a door that is divided horizontally into two parts, allowing the top half to remain closed while the bottom half is opened separately.

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of door that is divided horizontally into two parts.

Example sentence: The cottage had a charming half door which allowed them to view the surroundings while keeping animals out.

Sense 2:

An Irish term referring to a small door in the lower half of a much larger door.

Example sentence: He reached for the latch on the half door and entered the thatched cottage.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular usage: In many rural areas, half doors are used to allow fresh air into a home while keeping kids and animals safely inside.

Example sentence: The half door in their farmhouse was a favorite spot for the children, who watched as the cows grazed outside.

Usage 2:

Local usage: In Irish homes, half doors are a traditional feature, often found in cottages and rural dwellings.

Example sentence: The guest was welcomed into the Irish home through the charming half door, a unique architectural element.

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