Thesaurus results for TRAPDOOR

trapdoor

noun

Definition of trapdoor

as in portcullis

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Recent Examples of trapdoor Anxious times for Forest, only five points above the relegation trapdoor. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Authorities found a kilo of fentanyl in a closet and 12 more kilos of narcotics under a trapdoor in the children's playroom. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026 But Henry’s would-be rock bottom appears to have been outfitted with a trapdoor. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026 But the culture does prime young men to align themselves emotionally with sports and then offer them the trapdoor of an opportunity to return on that investment. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trapdoor

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Noun

The entrance to the car park even passes under a portcullis and guests’ bags go through an X-ray machine hidden in the rock-face.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The prior owner went all out on building a Medieval-style castle, with a moat, a drawbridge and a portcullis.

— Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022

Definition of portcullis

Noun

Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of lattice

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The tall double door marked a new photo backdrop for the couple, with some speculating that it was captured at Forest Lodge, their family's new home.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Polar Aurora outdoor shed is 12 feet long and 10 feet wide with double doors on the long side, plus a window to let light in.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Definition of double door

Noun

This fast-revolving door is a trend that seems to have developed quietly, without anyone really noticing.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
There’s a sensibility to Muppet comedy that speaks to her background in late-night television, where the revolving door of guests necessitates different styles.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of revolving door

Noun

The electric hatch employs a 400-V architecture instead of the 800-V system found on the IONIQ 5, helping keep the price down.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Authorities said in a criminal complaint that Royce Moser stabbed Heintz with a kitchen knife inside her Jeep, then dragged her into the back hatch and drove the vehicle to his mother's house.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatch

Noun

The apartment's storm door was broken, and multiple bullet holes were seen around the entrance, deputies said.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The storm door on the Pro gets a major upgrade over the Classic, featuring a center zipper to close shut for confident weatherproofing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Definition of storm door

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