openinglimiter
nounUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ ˈlɪmɪtə/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈlɪmɪtər/
A thing that stops a door or window from opening too wide.
The opening limiter on the window kept it from swinging all the way open.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that controls how far a valve or flap can open.
The engineer adjusted the opening limiter on the valve.
3. A setting in software that caps how wide a panel or menu can expand.
The app's opening limiter keeps the sidebar from covering the screen.
4. A rule that limits the first part of an event or meeting.
The committee set an opening limiter so speeches stay short.