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:
Note also the expression:
Crack the door: