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doorknob

door·knob
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dawr-nob, dohr-]
    • /ˈdɔrˌnɒb, ˈdoʊr-/
    • /ˈdɔː.nɒb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dawr-nob, dohr-]
    • /ˈdɔrˌnɒb, ˈdoʊr-/

Definitions of doorknob word

  • noun doorknob the handle or knob by which a door is opened or closed. 1
  • noun doorknob A handle on a door that is turned to release the latch. 1
  • noun doorknob round doorhandle 1
  • countable noun doorknob A doorknob is a round handle on a door. 0
  • noun doorknob a knob that is turned or pushed to open a door 0
  • noun doorknob a small knob or lever on a door, usually for releasing the latch 0

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Origin of doorknob

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; door + knob

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Parts of speech for Doorknob

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

doorknob popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for doorknob

noun doorknob

  • lever — tool for lifting
  • latch — a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
  • swell — to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth.
  • protrusion — the act of protruding or the state of being protruded.
  • projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.

Antonyms for doorknob

noun doorknob

  • depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.

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