weather strip
Definition
- Noun:
- A narrow strip of material, often made of rubber, vinyl, or metal, that is attached to the edges of a door or window. Its primary function is to seal the gap or joint when the door or window is closed, preventing drafts, water, dust, and cold air from entering a building.
Usage
- The term "weather strip" is used to describe the sealing component itself.
- It is commonly discussed in contexts of home improvement, insulation, energy efficiency, and maintenance to reduce heating or cooling costs and improve comfort.
Examples
- Noun:
- The cold draft is coming through the bottom of the door; we need to install a new weather strip.
- Replacing the old, cracked weather strip on the windows made the room much warmer.
- A good weather strip can significantly improve a home's energy efficiency.
Advanced Usage
- "to weather-strip" (verb, less common): The act of applying or installing weather stripping.
- We spent the weekend weather-stripping all the exterior doors.
Variants and Related Words
- Weatherstripping (n): This is a common variant, often used as a mass noun to refer to the material in general.
- We bought a roll of weatherstripping from the hardware store.
- Door seal / Window seal: Descriptive synonyms.
- Draft excluder / Draught excluder: A term emphasizing the function of blocking drafts, often used for a specific type of seal placed at the bottom of a door.
Synonyms
- Seal
- Weather seal
- Draft stopper
Related Phrases
- To seal a window/door: The general action for which a weather strip is used.
- We used adhesive-backed foam to seal the window.
Noun
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a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold
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