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door bolt; door leaf; close door
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
door bolt; door bar; metal ring or staple for fastening a door from outside
archaicLiterary term referring to the bolt or locking mechanism of a door, often made of metal or wood, used to secure a gate from the outside.
Ancient wealthy households often had bronze door bolts, which were extremely sturdy.
He knocked on the door with a jade door ring, but no one answered for a long time.
noun
door; door leaf; entrance
literaryLiterary synonym for door or gate, often used in classical texts to describe the physical door panel or entranceway.
It was late at night, the heavy doors were silent, and all was quiet.
The secluded door was tightly shut, and no one knew who was inside.
verb
to close a door; to shut; to bolt
formalTransitive or intransitive verb meaning to close or shut a door, typically used in formal or classical contexts.
When he went out, he carefully closed and bolted the door.
It is advisable to close the windows at night to guard against wind and cold.