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40.
A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
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Rakesh Joshi said:
1 week ago
A wooden block hinged on a post outside a door is called a cleat.
Explanation: The cleat's purpose is to provide additional support and reinforcement to the door, ensuring it stays securely in place and operates smoothly.
Key points about a cleat.
Location: Mounted on a post outside the door.
Function: Helps to hold the door open or closed by providing a secure stop.
Hinge mechanism: Typically attached with a hinge to allow for movement.
Explanation: The cleat's purpose is to provide additional support and reinforcement to the door, ensuring it stays securely in place and operates smoothly.
Key points about a cleat.
Location: Mounted on a post outside the door.
Function: Helps to hold the door open or closed by providing a secure stop.
Hinge mechanism: Typically attached with a hinge to allow for movement.
Narendra Bist said:
2 years ago
Horn is the correct answer.
Suchand said:
2 years ago
Outside door frame - Stop.
Outside door post - cleat.
Outside door post - cleat.
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Younus said:
5 years ago
Horn is projecting portion of head which is inserted into wall to support the frame into wall.
Ishfaq said:
5 years ago
Horn is a projecting member.
Biji said:
5 years ago
Horn is the correct answer.
Pravin said:
6 years ago
It should be Horn.
Mirwais said:
6 years ago
Stop is provided on the back side of the door and it is the projecting piece.
Sandip said:
7 years ago
What is horn and stop?
Vikas said:
9 years ago
Cleat is used in place of door stopper in wooden door to keep the door in open position whenever required.
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