doorstop
Any device or object used to halt the motion of a door, as a large or heavy object, a…Any device or object used to halt the motion of a door, as a large or heavy object, a wedge, or some piece of hardware fixed to the floor, door or wall.
» The door was held open with a doorstop.
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4 sensesAny device or object used to halt the motion of a door, as a large or heavy object, a wedge, or some piece of hardware fixed to the floor, door or wall.
Türstopper
дверно́й сто́порdvernój stópor
(humorous)A large book, which by implication could be used to stop a door.
(UK, nonstandard, proscribed)Eggcorn of doorstep.
(Australia)An interview with a politician or other public figure (apparently informal or spontaneous but often planned), as they enter or leave a building.
- a stop that keeps open doors from moving
Examples
1 sentencesThe door was held open with a doorstop.
Translations
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Origin
From door + stop.From door + stop.
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