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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

doorknockers

/dɔːrkˈnoʊkərz/ noun · British & US
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What does doorknockers mean?

noun

Decorative metal or wooden objects attached to the front of a door, typically in the shape of a human hand, used to strike the door with a hammer to signal a visitor's presence.

Example

"The old house had beautiful doorknockers in the shape of lion's heads."

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