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weatherstripping noun[ U ] US(alsoweather stripping, weather-stripping)uk /ˈweð.ə.strɪp.ɪŋ/ us /ˈweð.ɚ.strɪp.ɪŋ/ material in the form of a strip that is put around doors and windows so that wind and rain cannot get through, or the act of putting this type of strip around doors and windows : Use weatherstripping to fill gaps where the bottom edge of a window meets the sill. Most homes could use more insulation, weather stripping and other modest improvements to make them more energy efficient. The doors have sealed-unit double glazing and built-in weather-stripping. I've done the obvious things to save energy. I've done the caulking and the weatherstripping. Weatherstripping and sealed windows and doors will provide a long-term benefit for a small initial investment. Seal any remaining air leaks with caulking and weather stripping. Improvements would include such things as installing a heat-pump or other type of new heating unit, and putting weather stripping around the windows. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Protection and protectors adopt adoptable aegis anti-shark anti-skid chaperone cybersecurity defence mechanism den mother doorkeeper elder care precaution preservationist rewilding ring-fence safe space safeguarding safekeeping white knight witness protection |