Doorknocker (Noun)
Meaning
A device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old mansion's entrance was adorned with a large, brass doorknocker in the shape of a lion's head.
- She polished the doorknocker until it shone like new, revealing the intricate details of the design.
- The doorknocker on the front door was a heavy iron knocker in the shape of a hand, which made a loud clanging sound when used.
- As she approached the door, she grasped the doorknocker and gave it a few loud raps to announce her arrival.
- The antique doorknocker had been passed down through generations of the family and was now a treasured heirloom.