doorstop

• Objet utilisé pour empêcher une porte de bouger ou de se fermer complètement, ou pour la maintenir ouverte.

A noun referring to an object used to prevent an open door from moving or closing.

1. Door wedge or stopperB1formal

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

   Cale-porte

   • He used a rubber doorstop to keep the door open.
   • The old book served as a makeshift doorstop.
   • A wooden doorstop is placed under the door to prevent it from slamming shut.

   Synonymeschockdoorstopperwedge