doorknob
Grasp and turn
A doorknob is a rounded handle that you grip and turn to open a door.
The knob operates a latch mechanism that releases when twisted.
Doorknobs are being replaced in many settings by lever handles, which are easier for people with limited grip strength.
She rattled the doorknob but the door was locked.
To say someone is dumb as a doorknob is to call them profoundly stupid.
Part for gripping
- latchDoor-securing catch
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- locksetComplete door-securing assembly
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
spindle · deadbolt · bolt · screw · strike · catch · plate · closer
Vertical frame member
Rotational movement
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- rotateTurn about an axis
- gripSecure manual hold
- graspSeize or understand
jiggle · rattle · pull · push · release · clutch · squeeze · pivot
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- chromeReflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
crystal · glass · ceramic · copper · stainless · iron · pewter · bakelite
handle
Part for gripping
escutcheon · spindle · deadbolt · bolt · screw · strike · catch · plate · closer · fastener
jamb
Vertical frame member
deadbolt · peephole · knocker · hinge · threshold · panel · closer
turn
Rotational movement
grasp · jiggle · rattle · pull · push · release · clutch · squeeze · pivot · clockwise
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
porcelain · crystal · glass · ceramic · copper · stainless · iron · pewter · bakelite · wooden
lock
Mechanism requiring a key
passage · keyed · entry · interior · exterior · childproof · locked · unlocked · latchkey
grip
Secure manual hold
spindle · rose · stem · ball · knurling · flange · neck · base · face · surface
- compound wordsbookmark, breakdown, sunlight, breakup, snowflake
- exterior fixturesmailbox, house number, house numbers, porch light, shutter
- hardware replacementfaucet, light switch, outlet, hinge, lock
- building hardwarehinges, locks, latches, handles, bolts
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- hardware storehammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, pliers
doorknoblever handle
Door hardware, pressed down
door lever · push bar · panic bar · crash bar · lever
- dumb as a doorknobExtremely unintelligent person