Meaning & use
doorknob
A rounded handle used to open and close a door by turning or pulling it.
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He wiped his muddy hands before touching the polished brass doorknob.
The old doorknob rattled loosely whenever someone tugged the door shut.
A note on using this word
Doorknob specifically refers to the round, turning type; a straight bar handle is usually called a door handle.
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