Doorknobs Meaning in English

word · lemma: doorknob

US

ˈduɹnɑbz

DOR-nahbz

UK

dˈɔːnɒbz

DAW-nobz

Definition

A doorknob is a round handle used to open and close a door by turning it.

Usage & Nuances

'Doorknob' is specifically a round or oval handle that turns. Not all door handles are doorknobs—levers or handles of other shapes are not called doorknobs. Common with the word 'turn.'

• Spanish: pomillos - manijas de puerta
• Portuguese (BR): maçanetas
• Portuguese (PT): maçanetas
• Chinese (Simplified): 门把手
• Chinese (Traditional): 門把
• Hindi: दरवाज़े के हैंडल
• Arabic: مقابض الأبواب
• Bengali: দরজার হাতল (ঘূর্ণায়মান) - ডোরনব
• Russian: дверные ручки (круглые) - дверные кнобы
• Japanese: ドアノブ
• Vietnamese: núm cửa
• Korean: 문손잡이 (회전식)
• Turkish: kapı topuzu
• Urdu: دروازے کے گول ہینڈل
• Indonesian: kenop pintu

Example Sentences

The doorknobs are shiny and new.

basic

She cleaned all the doorknobs in the house.

basic

Please don't touch the doorknobs with dirty hands.

basic

The old house had antique doorknobs made of brass.

natural

Kids sometimes twist the doorknobs just for fun.

natural

All the bedroom doorknobs squeak when you turn them.

natural