A stop or catch that prevents something from being drawn too far, commonly used in mechanical and architectural applications.
Compound of 'draw' and 'stop' (Old English stoppian, to block or obstruct). Developed in mechanical design to provide safety limits.
A drawstop is a humble safety device—it prevents you from pulling out a drawer completely by accident, or keeps a sliding window from opening too wide, a small engineering solution to everyday problems.
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