swing door
Noun
Meaning
swing door (plural swing doors)
A door that is opened by either pushing or pulling from either side (i.e. opens both ways) and is not normally capable of being locked.
The restaurant's kitchen was separated from the dining room by a swing door.
Alternative names
swing-door
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Examples
A swing door has special double-action hinges that allow it to open either outwards or inwards, and is usually sprung to keep it closed.
Gordon put his hand against the swing door.