Doorknob (Noun)
Meaning
A knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The brass doorknob glistened as it spun to the left, revealing the foyer inside the grand estate.
- Turning the cold metal doorknob slowly, Sarah let out a faint squeal of delight at what awaited her inside.
- Eddie decided it was high time he replace the ancient wooden doorknob, choosing something modern with smart locks instead.
- Alex grappled to twist the broken doorknob and hoped she didn't end up getting stuck.
- Replacing a glass doorknob from a different era requires certain artistic consideration so the finish on new doesn't detract the feel from remaining knobs of era intact