door·stop

door·stop
/ˈdoɚˌstɑːp/ noun, pl -stops [count]
1 : an object that is attached to a wall or the floor to prevent a door from hitting and damaging the wall
2 : something (such as a wedge or weight) that is used to hold a door open

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