weather strip
noun
: a strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window and the sill, casing, or threshold so as to exclude rain, snow, and cold air
called also weather stripping
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Install or repair window and door screens, and use weather stripping to seal gaps around the frames.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
In June and August 2024, county code enforcement officers taped notices on the door saying the unit lacked proper weather stripping, windows in disrepair, bug infestation and a broken lock on the front door, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Make sure screens are in good repair, and check for gaps in weather stripping and door sweeps.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Replace door thresholds and weather stripping as needed.
—Kim Luciani, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
In June and August 2024, county code enforcement officers taped notices on the door saying the unit lacked proper weather stripping, windows in disrepair, bug infestation and a broken lock on the front door, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Make sure screens are in good repair, and check for gaps in weather stripping and door sweeps.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Replace door thresholds and weather stripping as needed.
—Kim Luciani, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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“Weather strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20strip. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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