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Noun: barndoor  'baa(r)n,dor
  1. An opaque adjustable flap on a lamp fixture; used in photography to cut off light from particular areas
    "The photographer adjusted the barndoor to control the light on the subject"
Noun: barn door
  1. The large sliding door of a barn
    "They painted the barn door a bright red to match the rest of the building"

Derived forms: barn doors, barndoors

Type of: flap, sliding door

Encyclopedia: Barn door