DOORKNOB

doorknob, doorhandle

(noun) a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called ‘doorhandle’ in Great Britain)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

doorknob (plural doorknobs)

A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

Source: Wiktionary



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