doorknob

noun

door·knob ˈdȯr-ˌnäb

: a knob that releases a door latch

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Ron could take items of interest, such as a piece of the Alaskan pipeline or doorknobs from the farmhouse of his youth, and make meaningful and creative gifts for family and friends. —

Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches). Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces. —

Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025 The software uses statistical modeling to analyze complex mixtures of genetic material that may have been obtained from something as small as a few human cells left on a doorknob, Thompson said. —

Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 Cleaning objects and surfaces like doorknobs and countertops as well as using air purifiers can also go a long way in mitigating the spread of the virus that remains the number one cause of infant hospitalizations in America. —

Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorknob