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doorknob

noun

a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called ‘doorhandle’ in Great Britain)

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
B
Contains
OORKNO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈdɔː.nɒb

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called ‘doorhandle’ in Great Britain)

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