doorknob
Translation
doorknob
Examples
He turned the doorknob to open the door.
He turned the doorknob to open the door.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) doorknob a round handle on a door He turned the doorknob to open the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: door handle
Etymology
A compound word from 'door' and 'knob'. Literally, a knob on a door.
Memory Tips
Picture a round 'knob' that you turn on a 'door'. The word itself describes exactly what it is.