What does dooring mean?
Dooring means (obsolete) The frame of a door..
Dooring
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) The frame of a door..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) The frame of a door.
- The event of a cyclist crashing into a newly opened car door.
- present participle and gerund of door
Example Sentences
so terrible a noise, as shakes the door-rings of houses
In the state of Victoria, Australia, cycle campaigners are trying to raise awareness among drivers, as well as stiffer penalties, about dooring after the death of a cyclist in 2010. Fines for dooring start at $122 (£81).
Synonyms for dooring
Antonyms for dooring
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Word Forms
- doorings
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so terrible a noise, as shakes the door-rings of houses
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