swinging door

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swing′ing door′


n.
a door that swings open on being pushed or pulled from either side and then swings closed by itself.
[1795–1805]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.swinging door - a door that swings on a double hingeswinging door - a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction
swing door
batwing - one of a pair of swinging doors (as at the entrance to a western saloon)
door - a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left"
flexible joint, hinge - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
paneling, panelling, pane - a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
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