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doorstop
[ dawr-stop, dohr- ]
/ ËdÉrËstÉp, ËdoÊr- /
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noun
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âWasâ is used for the indicative past tense of âto be,â and âwereâ is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
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British Dictionary definitions for doorstop
doorstop
/ (ËdÉËËstÉp) /
noun
a heavy object, wedge, or other device which prevents an open door from moving
a projecting piece of rubber, etc, fixed to the floor to stop a door from striking a wall
informal a very thick book
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