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dorr


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of door or large wooden container with hinges, used for storing or protecting items.

    - "The dorr was used to store grains during the winter."
    - "The fort had several large dorrs to keep out invaders."

Variants
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Dorr , Thomas Wilson Dorr
Etymology
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Old Norse 'dœrr' meaning 'door'.


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  1. The word 'dorr' is derived from Old Norse 'dœrr', meaning 'door'.

  2. In some dialects, the word 'dorr' is used to refer to a large, heavy door.

  3. The largest door in the world is the 'Ronco Scrivia Door' in Italy, which is over 10 meters tall and 3 meters wide.


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  1. door: A large entranceway into a building or room.

  2. container: An object used to hold or store things.


Culture
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In Norse mythology, the god Thor was said to carry a large dorr made of oak, which he used to protect the gods and mortals from the giants.

How to Memorize "dorr"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wooden door with hinges.

  2. associate

    - Think of a sturdy door used to protect and store valuable items.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'dorr' as a 'door' with an 'r' at the end.


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