Synonyms for doorknob
ˈdɔrˌnɒb, ˈdoʊr-door·knob

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1. doorknob, doorhandlenoun

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

   Synonyms:
   doorhandle

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1. • Knob

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1. List of paraphrases for "doorknob":

   handful, fistful

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How to use doorknob in a sentence?

1. Alabama Republican:

   Well, I got in this pocket... damp wet wipes. I am supposed to go ahead at every doorknob, everything else... no touching. They are always telling me do not touch my face. That is really hard, i have certain gestures I have had all my life... now I am sitting there like this.