What does doorknob mean?
Doorknob means A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door..
Doorknob
/ˈdɔː.nɒb/ · noun
Meaning
A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door..
Definitions by Sense
- A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.
- (informal, derogatory) A stupid person.
- (intransitive) (especially psychiatry) To suddenly bring up a time-consuming topic when very little time remains to discuss it, often as a tactic to avoid conversation.
Example Sentences
A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place.
Synonyms for doorknob
Antonyms for doorknob
Related Words
Word Forms
- doorknobs
- door knob
- door-knob
- doorknobbing
- doorknobbed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for doorknob?
Common synonyms include doorhandle.
What is the opposite of doorknob?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use doorknob in a sentence?
A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place.
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