doorframe

/ˈdɔrˌfreɪm/
noun
  1. The structure that surrounds and supports a door, consisting of two vertical side pieces and a horizontal top piece.
    • The painter carefully taped around the doorframe to avoid getting paint on it.
    • The old wooden doorframe was warped from years of humidity.
    • He accidentally hit the doorframe with the heavy box and left a small dent.
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