doorknob

/ˌdɔərˈnɑb/
/ˈdɔnɒb/
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Other forms: doorknobs

Definitions of doorknob
  1. noun
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
    synonyms: doorhandle
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    type of:
    knob
    a round handle
Pronunciation
US
/ˌdɔərˈnɑb/
UK
/ˈdɔnɒb/
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