A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 472
enerally fast shut. (See Door Check.)805 DOORWAY DOORSTEAD. The structure forming adoorway ; a doorway together with the sur-rounding parts. DOORSTEP. A. The sill of a doorway;that upiin which one steps in passing from alower level through the doorway. B. By extension, the platform with two orthree… … THK K.ITHHAUS, RATIS150N (ReGENSBUKG), BAV.iRiA; c. 1062 A.o. to prevent the door from swinging back too far ;it is usually provided with a rubber ring or butter. B. A mechanical device for stopping or hold-ing an open door; some of these devices holdingit at one point only, others being attached…
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