Associations to the word «Doorknob»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

DOORKNOB, noun. A knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain).

Wise words

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