doorstop
Keeps it ajar
A doorstop is a device that holds a door open or prevents it from swinging too far.
Common types include wedges placed under the door, weighted objects set against it, and spring-mounted bumpers attached to walls or baseboards.
Figuratively, a doorstop is something heavy and useless: That old computer is just a doorstop now.
Tapered splitting tool
weight · brick · rock · bookend · paperweight · cast iron · decorative · wall mount
Something blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- blockSolid mass, or impede
obstruction · stumbling block · bottleneck · roadblock · check · deterrent · snag
Entryway's vertical frame member
Supporting with aid
- holdingMaintaining physical possession
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- anchoringFastening securely to position
supporting · securing · blocking · catching · wedging · stabilizing · air circulation · ventilation
Substantial scholarly volume
- paperbackBook with flexible cover
- dictionaryAlphabetical word reference
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- textbookAcademic subject manual
wedge
Tapered splitting tool
holder · weight · brick · rock · bookend · paperweight · cast iron · decorative · wall mount · kickdown
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
block · obstruction · stumbling block · bottleneck · roadblock · check · deterrent · snag
doorjamb
Entryway's vertical frame member
latch · kickplate · weatherstripping · swing · clearance
propping
Supporting with aid
- holdingMaintaining physical possession
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
anchoring · supporting · securing · blocking · catching · wedging · stabilizing · air circulation · ventilation
tome
Substantial scholarly volume
- paperbackBook with flexible cover
- dictionaryAlphabetical word reference
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- Wedgeswedge, shim, chock, wheel chock, cheese wedge
- hardwarehinge, lock, latch, screw, bolt
- multipurpose itemsspork, convertible laptop, all-in-one printer, printer scanner, combo washer dryer
- fictionfiction, novel, novels, novella, novellas
- writingwriting, drafting, authors, author, books
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
doorstopdoor closer
Mechanism ensuring automatic shutting
door lock · latch · door latch · deadbolt · bolt
- doorstep delivery trackingMonitoring incoming shipment progress
- left on doorstep
- doorstep deliveryParcels left at threshold
- darken someone's doorstepArrive where unwanted