doorstop

Thân thiện

A child uses a colorful doorstop to hold the bedroom door open.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device used to hold a door open or prevent it from moving: A doorstop is an object, often heavy or wedge-shaped, placed against or under a door to keep it stationary in an open position or to prevent it from swinging shut or hitting a wall.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • I used a heavy book as a doorstop to keep the door open while I carried in the groceries.
  • The antique brass doorstop was both functional and decorative.
  • Please put the doorstop in place so the door doesn't slam shut.

Advanced Usage

• "to use something as a doorstop": To employ an object for the purpose of holding a door open, often implying a makeshift or improvised use.
  • In the old office, we used a brick as a doorstop.

Variants and Related Words

• Doorstopper (n): A less common, synonymous term for a doorstop.
  • He bought a decorative doorstopper for his new apartment.
• Door wedge (n): A specific type of doorstop, typically a wedge that is pushed under the door.
  • A simple rubber door wedge is very effective.

Synonyms

• Door holder: A general term for something that holds a door open.
• Stop: A more general term for a device that checks or limits movement.

Related Phrases

• To hold the door open: The action a doorstop performs.
  • This weight will hold the door open for you.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a stop that keeps open doors from moving

Từ đồng nghĩa

• doorstopper