One entry found for threshold.

Main Entry: thresh·old
Pronunciation: thresh-(h)ld
Function: noun
1 : the section of wood or stone that lies under a door
2 a : ¹ENTRANCE 2a b : the place or point of beginning <at the threshold of an adventure>
3 : the point or level at which a physical or mental effect begins to be produced <the threshold of hearing>

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