doorknobnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdɔː.nɒb/us/ˈdɔːr.nɑːb/a round handle that you turn to open a door
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Parts of buildings: doors & parts of doors
- architrave
- bell push
- door
- door knocker
- doorbell
- draught excluder
- entrance 1
- fire door
- five-bar gate
- French doors
- French windows
- knob
- knocker
- letterbox
- screen door
- stage door
- storm door/window
- swing door
- swinging door
- weatherboarding
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Examples from literature
- He was sitting fixed, chilled, when the doorknob turned.
- His hand felt out for the doorknob, found it, turned it, and pushed the door open.
- I turned the doorknob and pulled open the door.
- Lowering his left hand, he began to feel for the doorknob.
- She had her hand on the doorknob.