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drip cap

American  

noun

Carpentry.

  1. a molding over an opening for catching and shedding rainwater.

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Get one with an extra feature that directs water away from the door, such as M-D Building Products’ U-Shaped Door Bottom with Drip Cap.

From Seattle Times

Get one with an extra feature that directs water away from the door, such as M-D Building Products’ 36-inch U-shaped door bottom with a drip cap, $12.94 on Amazon.

From Washington Post

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