doorknob

1. A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

   Türknauf, Türknopf

   дверна́я ру́чкаdvernája rúčka, ру́чка две́риrúčka dvéri

2. (derogatory, informal)A stupid person.

1. The doorknob rattled and started to turn.

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2. He turned the doorknob with his left hand.

   ruОн повернул дверную ручку левой рукой.

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3. He groped for the doorknob in the dark.

   ruОн нащупал дверную ручку в темноте.

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4. Tom tried the doorknob, but it was locked.

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5. Tom tried the doorknob, but it wouldn't turn.

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• door knobalternative
• door-knobalternative