Doorstop (Noun)
Meaning
A stop that keeps open doors from moving.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wedge-shaped doorstop was used to keep the heavy door from closing too quickly.
- A heavy book was used as a makeshift doorstop to keep the door open.
- She used a small rubber doorstop to hold the door ajar while she carried in the groceries.
- The decorative doorstop in the shape of a lion was used to keep the front door open on windy days.
- A large metal doorstop was installed at the entrance of the office building to keep the door from swinging shut.