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doorknob
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door·knob  (dôrnb, dr-)
n.
A knob-shaped handle for opening and closing a door.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.doorknobdoorknob - a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
exterior door, outside door - a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building
knob - a round handle
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Translations
doorknob [ˈdɔːnɒb] Npomo m de la puerta, manilla f (LAm)
doorknob [ˈdɔːrnɒb] nbouton m de porte, poignée f de porte
door-knocker [ˈdɔːrnɒkər] nheurtoir m
doorknob [ˈdɔːˌnɒb] npomello
doorknob [ˈdɔːˌnɒb] npomello


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