noun
Meaning 1
A doorstop: a device for halting the motion of a door.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
doorstopper
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noun
Meaning 2
A large book, which by implication could be used to stop a door.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous
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noun
Meaning 3
A gauge used in geophysics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
a stop that keeps open doors from moving
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: doorstop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: catch, stop
History
Etymology
From door + stopper.