door knocker
Hinged door striker
A door knocker is a hinged metal fixture mounted on a door, used to announce one's presence by striking it against a plate.
Traditional designs include rings, lions' heads, and decorative shapes.
She lifted the brass knocker and rapped twice.
The device predates doorbells and remains common on older homes and formal entrances.
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- ironElement twenty-six
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- hingeMovable connecting joint
plate · mounting · backplate · screws · ring · handle · cast · forged
Elaborately decorated
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- engravedCut into surface
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
antique · Victorian · gothic · pineapple · eagle · fleur-de-lis · sunburst · rosette
Expression of welcome
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- visitorShort-term guest
- guestWelcomed visitor
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
announcement · threshold · entrance · calling · reception · invitation · announcing · summoning
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
hinge · plate · mounting · backplate · screws · ring · handle · cast · forged · hammered
rap
Quick sharp blow
strike · tap · rapping · pounding · echo · metallic · resonant · loud · sharp · rhythmic
ornate
Elaborately decorated
sculptural · antique · Victorian · gothic · pineapple · eagle · fleur-de-lis · sunburst · rosette · medallion
greeting
Expression of welcome
hospitality · announcement · threshold · entrance · calling · reception · invitation · announcing · summoning · presence
antique
Old valued collectible
Edwardian · Tudor · medieval · Art Nouveau · Regency · heritage · classic · period · reproduction · restored
- door decorwelcome sign, wreath, holiday wreath, seasonal wreath, spring wreath
- Halloweenjack-o-lantern, trick or treating, haunted mansion, pumpkin, trick-or-treat
- decorative craftswreath, garland, lace, tapestry, embroidery
- exterior fixturesmailbox, house number, house numbers, porch light, shutter
- front porchporch swing, rocking chair, porch light, doormat, welcome mat
- hardwarehinge, lock, latch, screw, bolt
door knockerdoorbell
Entry alert device
buzzer · intercom · video doorbell · bell · chime
door knockerdoor lock
Device securing an entrance
deadbolt · door handle · peephole · door chain · keypad entry
door, knock, doorway, outdoors, indoors, doors, doorstep, doorbell, doorknob