weatherstripping

• Substantif désignant une bande étroite de matériau, comme du caoutchouc ou du feutre, utilisée pour sceller les joints des portes ou des fenêtres afin d'empêcher les courants d'air et la pénétration d'air froid.

A noun referring to a narrow strip of material, such as rubber or felt, used to seal the joints of doors or windows to prevent drafts and exclude cold air.

indénombrable

1. Sealing strip for doors and windowsB2formal

   A narrow piece of material, such as rubber, felt, or metal, used to seal the gaps around doors and windows to prevent drafts, moisture, and heat loss.

   joint d'étanchéité pour portes et fenêtres

   • He installed new weatherstripping around the front door to stop the draft.
   • The old weatherstripping had cracked and needed to be replaced.
   • Proper weatherstripping can significantly reduce your heating bills.

   Synonymesweather strip

• Verbe signifiant poser ou appliquer un joint d'étanchéité autour des portes ou des fenêtres pour fermer les interstices et empêcher les courants d'air ou les fuites d'air.

A verb meaning to apply or install weatherstripping around doors or windows to seal gaps and prevent drafts or air leakage.

1. Install weatherstrippingB2formal

   To fit or apply weatherstripping around doors, windows, or other openings to prevent drafts, moisture, or heat loss.

   poser des coupe-froid

   • We need to weatherstrip the front door before winter.
   • He weatherstripped all the windows to improve energy efficiency.
   • The contractor weatherstripped the attic hatch to stop air leaks.