postern

noun

Definition of posternnext
as in trapdoor

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  1. trapdoor
  2. portcullis
  3. lattice
  4. wicket
  5. revolving door
  6. double door
  7. storm door
Noun
  • Martin, 47, spoke to the crowd in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday while walking backward on stage, seeming not to notice a trapdoor was open.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Coldplay frontman, 47, fell through a trapdoor in the stage while performing during the final Melbourne, Australia date of the band's Music of the Spheres tour on Sunday, November 3.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of trapdoor
Noun
  • The prior owner went all out on building a Medieval-style castle, with a moat, a drawbridge and a portcullis.
    Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Medieval amenities include a moat, two watchtowers and two gates, a drawbridge, an underground cave (complete with a Jacuzzi!), trap doors, and a genuine portcullis (a metal-and-wood gate typically seen in medieval fortresses).
    Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2022
Definition of portcullis
Noun
  • The upper half was a delicate lattice mesh sleeve that featured subtle, sparkling detail throughout.
    Nick Hall, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates.
    Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • But the underdogs completely dominated Australia to win by eight wickets and power into the final against either New Zealand or West Indies.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • His 37 and three wickets were noted but ultimately not match-winning statistics.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Definition of wicket
Noun
  • The mass protests, vile sound bites, revolving door to his administration, and constant threats of violence and war have been exhausting.
    Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Multiple positions in the field have been revolving doors due to injury and ineffectiveness.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of revolving door
Noun
  • Down a cobblestoned street in San Miguel de Allende's Centro neighborhood is a narrow house with a bright blue double door.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Glass double doors on both floors give you a lovely view of the outside scenery and open onto the porch and balcony.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of double door
Noun
  • However, when the weather turns cold, replacing screen doors with storm doors can cut down drafts and help your home be more energy efficient.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • After a relatively dry start to 2024, the storm door could swing open soon for Southern California, where back-to-back rainstorms are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
Definition of storm door
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