| 单词 | weather-strip |
| 释义 | > as lemmasweather-strip weather-strip n. originally U.S. a strip of wood or rubber applied to a crevice in order to exclude rain and cold (Webster 1864); hence as v. transitive, to apply a weather-strip to ( Cent. Dict. 1891). ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [noun] > water- or air-pressure-tight closure > waterproof or waterproofing material weather-strip1847 weatherproof1876 waterproofing1897 moisture-proofing1922 weather-stripping1942 1847 Ann. Rep. Commissioner Patents 1846 94 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (29th Congr., 2nd Sess.: House of Representatives Executive Doc. 52) III One patent has been granted for improvement in fences, and another for a weather strip for doors. 1921 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 25 Oct. 6/6 (advt.) Weather Strip—‘Stormproof’, 24 feet in box. 1970 K. Ball Fiat 600, 600D Autobook xii. 143/2 The front windscreen and rear window are secured in place by a special weatherstrip. 1985 Times 19 July 13/4 In windy winter conditions the windloading presses the door up against the weatherstrip. < as lemmas |
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