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Definition of Barn door
1. Noun. The large sliding door of a barn.
Definition of Barn door
1. Noun. Falling from a climb by losing hold on one side of the body and swinging sideways like a door. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Barn Door
Literary usage of Barn door
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1903)
"Russian eagle to his barn door, remarking to his French neighbour that he won't
worry the Turkies any more. ..."
2. Recollections of the Life of John O'Keeffe by John O'Keeffe (1826)
"CHAPTER V. Durdle-door or Barn-door Rock, Lulworth. — Sawyer's Cliff.—Moreton,
the seat of Mr. F . —The Obelisk at Moreton.—Ring's Hill. ..."
3. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"The possessive inflection is always retained—barn-door is never heard. The same
occurs in many cases—eg pig's meat = hogwash ; cart's tail, &c. ..."
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