Commentary for Eruvin 203:5

אמר רב יהודה אמר שמואל הלכה כרבי יהודה בנגרר

BUT WITH ONE THAT DRAGS ON THE GROUND THIS IS ALSO PERMITTED, IN THE COUNTRY.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Because the cord by which it is fastened to the door provides sufficient indication that it forms part of the door's equipment and the question of building does not, therefore, arise.');">¹⁷</span> <big><b>GEMARA: </b></big>Our Rabbis taught: What is the definition of 'a bolt that drags' wherewith it is permitted to shut up [a door] in the Temple but not in the country? One<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Lit., 'all'.');">¹⁸</span> that is fastened<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' To the door, by a cord.');">¹⁹</span>

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