扉 — meaning in English

English meaning

• door noun A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
• gate noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
• paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.

Senses

扉 is used for these senses in English:

• door (architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
• gate A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
• paddle A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
• paddle In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.

door — full definition

1. noun A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
2. noun An opportunity or means of access to something, used figuratively.

gate — full definition

1. noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
2. noun The numbered area at an airport where passengers board a flight.
3. noun The total number of tickets sold, or money earned, for an event.
4. verb To control or restrict access to something.

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