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doorstopper

/ˈdɔː.stɒp.ə/

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noun

/ˈdɔː.stɒp.ə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее предмет, обычно тяжелый или клиновидной формы, используемый для предотвращения движения или закрытия двери.

A noun referring to an object, typically heavy or wedge-shaped, used to prevent a door from moving or closing.

  1. DoorstopB1informal

    A heavy object or device placed against a door to prevent it from closing or moving.

    ruДверной упор

    • He used a brick as a doorstopper to keep the door open.
    • The rubber doorstopper prevented the door from slamming shut.
    • She bought a decorative doorstopper for the front entrance.

    Synonymsdoorstopwedge

Forms
  • doorstoppers plural form
  • doorstoppers' possessive plural form
  • doorstopper's possessive singular form