ajar

The definition of ajar refers to something that is slightly opened.

(adjective)

Leaving a shoe in the doorway so that is will not shut is an example of a door being ajar.

See ajar in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb, adjective

slightly open: the door stood ajar

Origin: ME on char, a-char < OE cier, a turn: see chore

adverb, adjective

not in harmony

Origin: a- + jar

See ajar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.

Partially opened: left the door ajar.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English on char

Origin: : on, in; see on

Origin: + char, turn (from Old English cierr)

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