The wedge is kicked into position and the downward force of the door, now jammed upwards onto the doorstop, provides enough static friction to keep it motionless.
On one of his trips, he saw a broken piece of a banded agate being used as a doorstop in a small hut in a remote area.
For a particular toy, bookend, or doorstop, metalworkers would first carve a wood form, or hammer out the basic design in metal.
Whichever method is used, the door's movement should never be impaired by a doorstop or other obstacle.
Lidlington has retained a daily doorstop milk and newspaper delivery service, but has lost its village post office.
Cross-ventilation during temperate weather was so effective that doorstops were required to prevent doors from slamming closed if left ajar.
Shells are made into cameos, bracelets and lamps, and traditionally as doorstops or decorations by families of seafaring men.
However, some reviewers felt the book was excessively long, referring to it as a doorstop.
