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- [dawr-stop, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌstɒp, ˈdoʊr-/
- /ˈdɔː.stɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawr-stop, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌstɒp, ˈdoʊr-/
Definitions of doorstop word
- noun doorstop a device for holding a door open, as a wedge or small weight. 1
- noun doorstop Also called slamming stile, stop. (in a doorframe) a strip or projecting surface against which the door closes. 1
- noun doorstop a device for preventing a door from striking a wall or an object on a wall, as a small rubber-covered projection. 1
- noun doorstop A fixed or heavy object that keeps a door open or stops it from banging against a wall. 1
- noun doorstop wedge for holding door open 1
- noun Definition of doorstop in Technology Used to describe equipment that is non-functional and halfway expected to remain so, especially obsolete equipment kept around for political reasons or ostensibly as a backup. "When we get another Wyse-50 in here, that ADM 3 will turn into a doorstop." Compare boat anchor. 1
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Origin of doorstop
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1870-75; door + stop
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Parts of speech for Doorstop
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doorstop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
doorstop usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doorstop
noun doorstop
- chock — a block or wedge of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
Top questions with doorstop
- what is a doorstop?
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