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doorpost

[ dawr-pohst, dohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

doorpost

/ ˈdɔːˌpəʊst /

First recorded in 1525–35; door + post ¹

The arrow on the doorpost that the singer sees when the song begins is a sign.

Leaning against the doorpost as though dozing, the old woman stared in the direction of the tavern.

A man was sitting on the steps, leaning against the doorpost.

The long mud nest is built upright, often in the angle of a doorpost or panel; and always added to, and entered from, below.

He left the doorpost, straightened his bowed back, and laid a hand on the wooden latch.

“It would be well to make the effort,” he said gently, looking over his shoulder at her as she leaned against the doorpost.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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