Definitions
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- noun The
frame into which adoor is fitted.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the frame that supports a door
Etymologies
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Examples
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THE top of a standard doorframe is six feet eight inches from the floor.
House 1985
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Instead, leaning negligently against the doorframe was the very devil she had summoned, looking every inch the aristocrat in a navy superfine jacket that molded his rugged shoulders, cream brocade waistcoat that emphasized his broad chest, and dove-gray trousers that hugged his muscular thighs.
The Pleasure Seekers Melanie George 2003
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Instead, leaning negligently against the doorframe was the very devil she had summoned, looking every inch the aristocrat in a navy superfine jacket that molded his rugged shoulders, cream brocade waistcoat that emphasized his broad chest, and dove-gray trousers that hugged his muscular thighs.
The Pleasure Seekers Melanie George 2003
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Above the right-hand corner of the doorframe was a rusted nail with a key hanging from it.
The Lions of Lucerne Brad Thor 2002
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By the edge of the doorframe was the usual door control and intercom, installed both inside and outside rooms.
The Dragon Lensman Kyle, David, 1919- 1981
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His legs went from underneath him and he reached for the doorframe to stop from falling, cutting his palm as he did.
365 tomorrows » 2009 » June : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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The incubus lingered at the opening of the kitchen, leaning on one arm against the doorframe, the other hand casually holding a dishrag over his important bits.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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His T-shirt clung to his chest as he leaned against the doorframe.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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Bright orange tape lines the left side of the doorframe.
Left Neglected Lisa Genova 2011
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Lee punched a long sequence into the pad by the doorframe.
365 tomorrows » Sam Clough : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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