Doorknob
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noun.
A knob-shaped handle for opening and closing a door.
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noun.
A
circular
device attached to a
door
, the
rotation
of which permits the
unlatching
of the door.
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noun.
a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
Word Usage
"It's simple for a thief to break glass panels and then reach in and open a doorknob from the inside."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
knob
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
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