doorstep

/ˌdɔərˈstɛp/
/ˈdɔstɛp/
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Other forms: doorsteps

Definitions of doorstep
  1. noun
    the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
    synonyms: doorsill, threshold
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    type of:
    sill
    structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
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