Learn English – What does “crack around the door” mean

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Can I use "crack around the door" in the following situation? If I am wrong, could you give me the correct expression? Thank you.

The door of Dad's room was half-open. Through the crack around the door, the wind came in and blew the book shut, then open.

Best Answer

Yes, the meaning of crack may refers to the narrow space of a door left ajar, but as suggested, through the doorway may be a better choice:

  • A slight narrow space, a fissure.
    • The window was open a crack.
  • Through the crack in the door (slight opening) suggests that the door had a crack in it.

Note also the expression:

Crack the door:

  • to open the door (open) and crack the window (open) to open the door or window a very small amount.

    • I cracked open the door to peek out. Just crack the window a bit to let air inside.
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