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2. Draught excluder - Wikipedia

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   A door draught excluder is placed at the bottom of a door to cover the gap located at the threshold. [1] [2] In the Victorian era these draught excluders would be sausage-shaped and made from fabric stuffed with sawdust. [3] Tubular sand-filled fabric draught excluders are commonly referred to as "door snakes" in Australia.

3. Threshold (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A worn-out wooden threshold. A threshold is the sill of a door. Some cultures attach special symbolism to a threshold. It is called a door saddle in New England. [citation needed] Door thresholds cover the gap between the floor and the door frame, helping to prevent any water leaks, insects or draughts from entering through the opening.

4. Transom (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Transom windows which could be opened to provide cross-ventilation while maintaining security and privacy (due to their small size and height above floor level) were a common feature of apartments, homes, office buildings, schools, and other buildings before central air conditioning and heating became common beginning in the early-to-mid 20th century.

5. The 6 best new-car features: Will your vehicle have one? - AOL

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   From better fast-charging for long drives in electric vehicles to powered climate control vents, 2024’s best new-car features came in some surprising packages.

6. Draft - Wikipedia

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   Draught beer or other beverage, served from a bulk keg or cask rather than a bottle or can; Draft (engineering), the angle added to features perpendicular to the parting line of a casting or molding; Draft (aerodynamics), two objects in close proximity reducing overall drag; Draft document, a version of an unfinished document or other written work

7. Roller shutter - Wikipedia

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   In the case of larger doors, an automated, motorized system may be employed. This versatile design offers comprehensive protection against various elements, including wind, rain, fire, and theft. When utilized as a shutter in front of windows, it serves as a formidable deterrent against vandalism and thwarting burglary attempts, reinforcing the ...