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Meaning of "weatherstripping" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WEATHERSTRIPPING

weatherstripping  [ˈweðəˌstrɪpɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WEATHERSTRIPPING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Weatherstripping is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WEATHERSTRIPPING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping is the process of sealing openings such as doors, windows, and trunks from the elements. The term can also refer to the materials used to carry out such sealing processes. The goal of weatherstripping is to prevent rain and water from entering entirely or partially and accomplishes this by either returning or rerouting water. A secondary goal of weatherstripping is to keep interior air in, thus saving energy on heating and air conditioning.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WEATHERSTRIPPING


bodice-ripping
ˈbɒdɪsˌrɪpɪŋ
chipping
ˈtʃɪpɪŋ
clipping
ˈklɪpɪŋ
dripping
ˈdrɪpɪŋ
flipping
ˈflɪpɪŋ
gaping
ˈɡeɪpɪŋ
gripping
ˈɡrɪpɪŋ
landscaping
ˈlændˌskeɪpɪŋ
piping
ˈpaɪpɪŋ
ripping
ˈrɪpɪŋ
roundtripping
ˈraʊndˌtrɪpɪŋ
scraping
ˈskreɪpɪŋ
shipping
ˈʃɪpɪŋ
sipping
ˈsɪpɪŋ
skipping
ˈskɪpɪŋ
slipping
ˈslɪpɪŋ
tipping
ˈtɪpɪŋ
typing
ˈtaɪpɪŋ
whipping
ˈwɪpɪŋ
worshipping
ˈwɜːʃɪpɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WEATHERSTRIPPING

weathercock
weathered
weatherer
weatherglass
weathering
weatherisation
weatherise
weatherization
weatherize
weatherliness
weatherly
weatherman
weathermen
weathermost
weatherometer
weatherperson
weatherproof
weatherproofness
weatherwoman
weatherworn

WORDS THAT END LIKE WEATHERSTRIPPING

camping
cropping
dipping
dropping
home shopping
hopping
kidnapping
mapping
overlapping
popping
propping
shopping
stepping
stopping
stripping
swapping
tapping
topping
trapping
tripping
wrapping

Synonyms and antonyms of weatherstripping in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «weatherstripping» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WEATHERSTRIPPING

Find out the translation of weatherstripping to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of weatherstripping from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «weatherstripping» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风雨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

burletes
570 millions of speakers

English

weatherstripping
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

weatherstripping
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السير الوقائي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

weatherstripping
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

weatherstripping
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবহাওয়া stripping
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bise
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengembaraan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dichtungsstreifen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウェザーストリップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

weatherstripping
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Weatherstripping
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

weatherstripping
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

weatherstripping
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हवामानप्रणाली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

weatherstripping
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

turare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uszczelniajace
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

weatherstripping
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Etanșare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

weatherstripping
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

weatherstripping
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tätningen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

weather
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of weatherstripping

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WEATHERSTRIPPING»

The term «weatherstripping» is regularly used and occupies the 82.415 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WEATHERSTRIPPING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about weatherstripping

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEATHERSTRIPPING»

Discover the use of weatherstripping in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to weatherstripping and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Popular Science
Checks and adjustments of your present weatherstripping Announcing the I9M Plymouth Satellite Wagon*. To locate air leaks, use your hands as a diagnostic tool. Feel around edges of window and door openings for any draft. Mark leaks with ...
2
The Preservation of Historic Architecture: The U.S. ...
In combination with caulking and weatherstripping, these treatments can produce energy ratings rivaling those achieved by new units.3 Weatherstripping The first step in any weatherization program, caulking, has been discussed above under ...
Department of the Interior
3
Your Mobile Home: Energy and Repair Guide for Manufactured ...
Flexibility and longevity are important features for door weatherstripping. Flexibility is important, because doors move slightly with changes in temperature and humidity. New gasket materials like silicone rubber, neoprene rubber, and plastic ...
John Krigger, 1998
4
The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair: With 350 Projects ...
In most climates, weatherstripping is essentia! to keep windows energy efficient. It prevents heat loss in the winter, heat gain in the summer, and also provides a barrier against moisture and insects. Start by removing the double-hung window,  ...
Creative Publishing International, 2004
5
The Family Handyman Simple Car Care & Repair
Maybe the weatherstripping around each door and window needs a bit of at- Worn, dry weatherstrip tention. If that's the problem, the fix is quick and easy as long as the weatherstripping (also called the gasket) is still intact. Open each door ...
Reader's Digest, 2004
6
Ask the Family Handy-man
Thanks to a wide variety of do-it- yourself weatherstripping products, you can stop chilly winter drafts from blowing in around a door. Most weatherstripping is inexpensive and easy to install. Before you install it, though, check for leaks. Most air ...
‎1999
7
Insulate and Weatherize: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
PROTIP If you have an insulated steel door with magnetic weatherstripping that is falling apart, you may be able to replace it with unbacked vinyl- covered V- section strips. IN DETAIL Pull-down attic stairs are especially difficult to insulate and ...
Bruce Harley, 2002
8
Auto Repair For Dummies
If the weatherstripping is old, dried, cracked, or worn, you can probably buy a whole new piece designed for your vehicle's make, model, and year at your dealer's service department. To install new weatherstripping, follow these steps: 1.
Deanna Sclar, 2011
9
Windows and Doors
With V-bronze, weather and light penetration are not a problem. Rigid-Jamb Weatherstripping Is Popular for Old Doors Rigid-jamb weatherstripping (also known as "jamb-up" and "adjustable-jamb" weatherstripping) has been widely used ...
Fine Homebuilding, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, 2006
10
Old-House Journal
WEATHERSTRIPPING is a less satisfying topic than caulking. That's because it's easier for the &j£*> homeowner to do a good caulking job than a good weatherstripping job. Nonetheless, weatherstripping is very important. Weatherstripping is ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEATHERSTRIPPING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term weatherstripping is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Money may be leaking out your front door
Proper weatherstripping is critical to keeping air from leaking. Updating the weatherstripping on an existing front door is a useful exercise, even if you are not ... «Connectstatesboro, Jan 15»
2
Upgrade front door for energy savings
Proper weatherstripping is critical to keeping air from leaking. Updating the weatherstripping on an existing front door is a useful exercise, even if you are not ... «Deseret News, Jan 15»
3
Trim Parts Holdings Corp. Rebrands As Restoration Parts Group …
While Trim Parts focuses on the exterior components, and PUI specializes in all things interior, SoffSeal are experts in weatherstripping, the point where the ... «AftermarketNews.com, Sep 14»
4
Replacing weatherstripping is inexpensive
Q: I can see sunlight sneaking in through the weatherstripping in my front door. I know it's time to replace the weatherstripping, but what type should I buy? «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr 14»
5
Replacing Bad Weatherstripping - Stripping 101
If you suffer from any of these problems then you probably have bad weatherstripping. With time comes age, and with UV comes cracks. Much like the beach ... «Lowrider Magazine, Apr 14»
6
7 Things Your Windows Are Trying to Tell You
If the weatherstripping is sticky, the sash can be hard to open. Apply a dry lubricant to the weatherstripping; don't use an oil lubricant—they attract dirt and dust. «Popular Mechanics, Mar 14»
7
Car Talk: Weatherstripping fix won't be a pane
Ray: But a better solution would be to replace the weatherstripping. Unless the glass is cracked, there shouldn't be any need to replace the window itself. «Columbus Dispatch, Dec 13»
8
Meg Makes: Old-fashioned weather stripping fills the gap in our …
However, when you have an old house and have tried just about every kind of weatherstripping sold in the winterization aisle, you feel like shouting from the ... «Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette, Nov 13»
9
4 Ways to Protect Your Garage From Winter
Weatherstripping creates a seal between the garage door and garage door opening. "Over time, this weatherstripping can become brittle and cracked, allowing ... «Popular Mechanics, Oct 13»
10
How to Winterize Drafty Windows
After caulking around the outside of the window, move inside and use weatherstripping to seal around the sash. (The sashes are the movable parts of a window ... «Popular Mechanics, Oct 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Weatherstripping [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/weatherstripping>. May 2024 ».
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