doorpost
[dawr-pohst, dohr-]
noun
Origin of doorpost
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Related Words for doorpost
pole, panel, shaft, picket, leg, column, pillar, stake, rail, palisade, standard, mast, pile, stud, pedestal, prop, pale, stock, stilt, newelExamples from the Web for doorpost
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Historical Examples of doorpost
Leaning against the doorpost, he at first chuckled and then roared.
The Woman-HatersJoseph C. Lincoln
In his perturbation he even forgets to kiss the mezuzah on the doorpost.
The Promised LandMary Antin
Peter demanded, leaning against the doorpost as she stood on the landing.
The Real Thing and Other TalesHenry James
In a niche in the doorpost hung a small roll of parchment in a case.
Christmas LightEthel Calvert Phillips
She stood with one hand resting on the doorpost and in her eyes expectancy.
StubbleGeorge Looms
doorpost
noun
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