barn door

English

noun
Definitions
  • The large door of a barn.
  • (humorous) Something large enough that a miss ought to be impossible.
  • (cricket) A player who blocks every ball.
  • (euphemism) The groin area of a pair of pants.
  • (climbing) An off-balance pivot on two points of contact.

Etymology

Compound from English barn + English door.

Origin

English

door

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