storm-door
Noun: A storm door is an additional outer door placed in front of a regular door to provide extra protection against severe weather, such as heavy rain, strong winds, or snow. It is typically made of sturdy material like wood, metal, or glass and is designed to shield the main door from the elements and improve insulation.
- (The outer door helps prevent drafts and cold air from entering.)
- (The protective door moved noisily due to the gusty weather.)
- (The outer door was given a decorative colour for aesthetic appeal.)
"to slam the storm door": to close the outer door forcefully, often due to anger or wind.
- He slammed the storm door in frustration. (He shut the protective door with great force.)
"storm door in place": the outer door is fixed or installed in its correct position.
- The storm door is in place for the hurricane season. (The protective door is ready for use.)
Storm (n): a violent weather event with strong winds, rain, or snow.
- The storm caused power outages across the city. (The severe weather event disrupted electricity.)
Door (n): a movable barrier used to close an entrance.
- She opened the door to let in fresh air. (The barrier was moved to allow access.)
Storm window (n): an additional window pane placed outside a regular window for weather protection.
- We added storm windows to reduce heat loss. (Extra panes improve insulation.)
- Weather door: a door designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Protective door: a door that shields against environmental elements.
"Close the storm door": (literal) to shut the outer protective door.
- Please close the storm door before the rain starts. (Shut the outer door for weather protection.)
"Storm door policy": (figurative, rare) a strategy of taking extra precautions against potential problems.
- Their storm door policy involves checking all windows before a storm. (They have a preventive approach to weather safety.)