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doorknob Definition

door·knob (-näb′)

noun

a small knob or lever on a door, usually for releasing the latch

doorknob Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • turn: As I turned the doorknob, my suspicions came to life.
  • twist: The writer also uses descriptive language: ' I watch my gloved hand twisting the doorknob.
  • replace: If the units are in fairly good condition and only look dated, just replace the doorknobs, handles and taps.
  • touch: If he's afraid to touch the doorknob it's the character named Howard who's afraid, not Howard Hughes.
  • try: I'm not sure how much time passes before I hear someone try the doorknob.
  • have: The door was made of wood and even had a little doorknob on it.

Adjective modifier

  • old: I finished the end of poles off with old plastic doorknobs painted gold to look like finials.
  • new: He's called me up to complain that there is something wrong with the new doorknob I fitted for him last week.

Noun used with modifier

bakelite: Here is an elegant stick I made using a recycled " vintage " Bakelite doorknob.

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