Weather Strip (Noun)
Meaning
A narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The weather strip around the front door was worn and needed to be replaced to keep the cold air out.
- The homeowner applied a new weather strip to the bottom of the window to prevent the cold air from seeping in.
- Over time, the weather strip on the sliding glass door had deteriorated, allowing moisture to enter and causing the frame to rust.
- The handyman recommended replacing the old weather strip on the exterior door with a new one to improve energy efficiency.
- To prepare for the harsh winter, the residents applied a weather strip to the joints of their doors and windows to keep the cold out.