doorknob
Definition
Noun: A round handle that you turn to open or close a door.
Usage
A doorknob is the part of a door you grip and turn to operate the latch mechanism, allowing the door to open or close. It is typically mounted on the exterior side of a door.
Examples
- She turned the doorknob and pushed the door open.
- The old brass doorknob was polished to a shine.
- He jiggled the doorknob, but it was locked.
Advanced Usage
- "To rattle the doorknob": To shake or jiggle the doorknob, often indicating an attempt to open a locked door or a sign of impatience.
- I heard someone rattling the doorknob in the middle of the night.
Variants and Related Words
- Door handle (noun): A more general term, common in British English, which can refer to a lever-style handle as well as a round knob.
- Knob (noun): A more general term for a rounded handle or control switch.
Synonyms
- Handle
- Latch handle
Notes
In British English, the term 'doorhandle' is often used as a synonym, especially for lever-style handles. The term 'doorknob' specifically implies a round, ball-shaped handle.
Noun
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a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
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