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Weatherstripping — is the process of sealing openings such as doors, windows, and trunks from the elements. The goal of weatherstripping is to prevent rain and water from entering by either blocking it outright or by blocking most of it and returning or rerouting… … Wikipedia
weatherstripping — ☆ weatherstripping [weth′ərstrip΄iŋ ] n. 1. WEATHERSTRIP 2. weatherstrips collectively * * * weather stripping n. 1. A narrow piece of material, such as plastic, rubber, felt, or metal, installed around doors and windows to protect an interior… … Universalium
weatherstripping — ☆ weatherstripping [weth′ərstrip΄iŋ ] n. 1. WEATHERSTRIP 2. weatherstrips collectively … English World dictionary
weatherstripping — n. strip of metal or felt covering the joint between a door or window and the casing to keep out drafts v. fit a window or a door with a felt or metal strip in order to prevent drafts … English contemporary dictionary
Weatherstripping — A material used to seal gaps around windows and exterior doors. *** Specially designed strips, seals and gaskets installed around doors and windows to limit air leakage. California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms … Energy terms
weatherstripping — weath′er•strip ping or weath′er strip ping n. 1) bui weatherstrip 2) bui weatherstrips collectively • Etymology: 1940–45, amer … From formal English to slang
weatherstripping — noun a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold • Syn: ↑weather strip, ↑weatherstrip, ↑weather stripping • Hypernyms: ↑strip, ↑slip * * * weather strip or weathˈerstripping … Useful english dictionary
Mute (music) — For the playing technique for the guitar, see Palm mute. Yamaha U1 piano mute A mute is a device fitted to a musical instrument to alter the sound produced: by affecting the timbre, reducing the volume, or most commonly both. Contents … Wikipedia
Sash window — A Georgian house in England with sash windows A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or sashes that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes (or lights ) by narrow… … Wikipedia
weatherstrip — N. Amer. noun a strip of rubber, metal, etc. used to seal the edges of a door or window against rain and wind. verb (weatherstrips, weatherstripping, weatherstripped) apply such a strip to. Derivatives weatherstripping noun … English new terms dictionary
