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doorknobs

  • plural
    of doorknob.
    doorknob
    noun
    the handle or knob by which a door is opened or closed.

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She was a bag of doorknobs, but the movie camera found the gazelle inside the unicorn and captured the joy she radiated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Initial modifications are relatively modest, like installing grab bars in bathrooms or replacing doorknobs with lever handles.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026

“If you are sick, avoid spreading illness by washing your hands frequently and cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and kitchen countertops.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024

Pay special attention to high-touch areas including light switches and doorknobs.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

I told him, They are not even nice doorknobs.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer