Bookend

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Bookend Art Deco by sculptor René van Dievoet.
Two busts used as bookends
A simple sheetmetal bookend

A bookend is an object tall, sturdy, and heavy enough that is placed at either end of a row of upright

home decor
.

The word "bookend" is also used metaphorically to refer to any pair of items which frame and define a significant or noteworthy event or place. For example, regarding the practice in the

holidays
could be referred to as bookends. Bookends are usually made of metal and plastic.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Improvement in book-supports".

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