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Doorknocker
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Same as
knocker
.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door, which may be swung by hand against the door to make a loud knocking sound.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
A
knocker
mounted on a
door
.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun.
a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
Word Usage
"Emile Wamsteker for The Wall Street Journal A PENewark canvasser leaves a "doorknocker" on the doorknob of a residence in the East Ward."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
device
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
andiron
bell pull
candleholder
chin-strap
crossguard
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
knocker