01 n. An opening in the wall of a house or of an apartment, by which to go in and out; an entrance way.
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An opening in the wall of a house or of an apartment, by which to go in and out; an entrance way.“To the same end, men several paths may tread, As many doors into one temple lead.” — Denham.
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The frame or barrier of boards, or other material, usually turning on hinges, by which an entrance way into a house or apartment is closed and opened.“At last he came unto an iron door That fast was locked.” — Spenser.
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Passage; means of approach or access.“I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved.” — John x. 9.
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An entrance way, but taken in the sense of the house or apartment to which it leads.“Martin's office is now the second door in the street.” — Arbuthnot.“A riot unpunished is but next door to a tumult.” — L'Estrange.“His imaginary title of fatherhood is out of doors.” — Locke.“If I have failed, the fault lies wholly at my door.” — Dryden.