as in trapdoor
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Noun
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The pain can also linger for a long time, as anyone from Wrexham unfortunate enough to be inside Shrewsbury’s then relatively new home in April 2008, as the Welsh club were nudged towards the EFL relegation trapdoor, will surely attest.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025 -
In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, a pair of hands can be seen reaching out from the trapdoor to brace Martin's fall and prevent any injuries.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The prior owner went all out on building a Medieval-style castle, with a moat, a drawbridge and a portcullis.—
Katherine Clarke,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2022
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Medieval amenities include a moat, two watchtowers and two gates, a drawbridge, an underground cave (complete with a Jacuzzi!), trap doors, and a genuine portcullis (a metal-and-wood gate typically seen in medieval fortresses).—
Mary Elizabeth Andriotis,
House Beautiful,
20 Jan. 2022
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However, in reality, these atoms can randomly swap places within the crystal lattice, meaning some sites that were supposed to have copper atoms might have zinc atoms, and vice versa.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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More layers caused more monomers to spread and connect through the lattice, resulting in a series of loops all threaded together in a super-strong web akin to the metal links in chainmail.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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Here are five ways to eat, drink and play that will scratch the rich surface of the Bay Area’s South Asian experience. Bowls, bats and wickets There are two types of people in this world: people who understand how cricket works and people who don’t.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Indian squad since picking 24 wickets in seven innings at the 2023 ODI World Cup.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Washington has not solved the problem of the revolving doors between Big Pharma and government regulators.—
David Marks,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Nov. 2024
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The mass protests, vile sound bites, revolving door to his administration, and constant threats of violence and war have been exhausting.—
Brea Baker,
refinery29.com,
24 Oct. 2024
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The double doors have a rattan insert that serves as a decorative detail while also concealing the objects inside.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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The primary suite is through quadruple-hinged double doors with plush amenities like a sitting area and fireplace, plus an en-suite bath and a walk-in closet.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Dec. 2024
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The storm door is wide-open with a very active storm track forecast to impact Northern California.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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However, when the weather turns cold, replacing screen doors with storm doors can cut down drafts and help your home be more energy efficient.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2024
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“Postern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postern. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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