Meaning of the word doorstop in English

What does doorstop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doorstop

US /ˈdɔːr.stɑːp/
UK /ˈdɔː.stɒp/
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Noun

a device for holding a door open or for preventing it from opening too wide or hitting a wall

Example:
She placed a heavy doorstop to keep the office door ajar.
The old brick served as a makeshift doorstop.