Bookend (noun)

An object that is placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright and in place.

Origin:

The word bookend is a combination of book and end, which refers to an object that is placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright and in place.

Examples:

1. The bookends were made of marble.
2. He used a pair of antique bookends to hold up his books.
3. The bookend was shaped like an elephant.
4. The bookend was used to keep the books from falling over.
5. The bookend was a gift from her grandmother.