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Zarge

door frame

noun TSAR-geh Rare

Also means

frame casing

Usage Note

Zarge is the three-sided frame that surrounds a door opening and supports the door leaf on its hinges; it is sold pre-assembled and slotted or screwed into the masonry reveal.

Examples

"Die alte Holzzarge wurde durch eine moderne Stahlzarge ersetzt."

Natural Translation

The old timber door frame was replaced with a modern steel one.

Literal Translation

The old timber-frame was through a modern steel-frame replaced.

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