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weather strip

1

noun

  1. a narrow strip of metal, wood, rubber, or the like placed between a door or window sash and its frame to exclude rain, wind, etc.


weather-strip

2

[ weth-er-strip ]

verb (used with object)

weather-stripped, weather-stripping.
  1. to apply weather stripping to (something).

weather strip

noun

  1. a thin strip of compressible material, such as spring metal, felt, etc, that is fitted between the frame of a door or window and the opening part to exclude wind and rain Also calledweatherstripping
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of weather strip1

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Origin of weather strip2

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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If air is leaking under a door, consider using a felt weather strip that attaches to the bottom of the door with small nails, screws or adhesive tape.

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Central Maine Power said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.

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The utility said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.

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The solution is to install weather strips around the edges of your external doors.

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All it takes is a bit of caulk, a weather strip or two, some basic tools and an afternoon.

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