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alt=A drawing of a door from the Lexikon der gesamten Technik.|thumb|A door

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A door is a movable barrier, typically made of wood or other materials, that opens and closes to control access between two spaces. Doors are fundamental to buildings and structures because they provide security, privacy, and protection from the elements while allowing people to move between interior and exterior areas or separate rooms.

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History
Design and styles
Types
Hinged
Sliding
Rotating
High-speed
Automatic
Other
Applications
Construction and components
Paneling
Board battening
Ledging and bracing
Impact resistance
Frame and fill
Flushing
Moulding
Swing direction
Main materials
Insulation and weatherstripping
Dimensions
United States
Europe
Doorways
Related hardware
Safety
Opening direction
Stops
Guards
Glass
Fire
Automobiles
Aircraft
Ships
See also
Citations
General references
External links

alt=A drawing of a door from the Lexikon der gesamten Technik.|thumb|A door

A door is a hinged or otherwise movable barrier that allows ingress (entry) into and egress (exit) from an enclosure. The created opening in the wall is a doorway or portal. A door's essential and primary purpose is to provide security by controlling access to the doorway (portal). Conventionally, it is a panel that fits into the doorway of a building, room, or vehicle. Doors are generally made of a material suited to the door's task. They are commonly attached by hinges, but can move by other means, such as slides or counterbalancing.