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knocker

 

[ ˈnɒkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

door hardware

A knocker is a device attached to a door that produces a knocking sound when it is struck, traditionally used to signal one's arrival. Knockers often come in decorative shapes and styles, adding an aesthetic element to the entrance of a home.

Synonyms

door knocker, knock

Examples of usage

  • He installed an ornate knocker on his front door.
  • She used the knocker to announce her arrival.
  • The old knocker had a beautiful lion's head design.

Translations

Translations of the word "knocker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 martelo de porta

🇮🇳 दरवाज़े की Knock

🇩🇪 Türklopfer

🇮🇩 palu pintu

🇺🇦 дверний молоточок

🇵🇱 kołatka

🇯🇵 ノッカー

🇫🇷 heurtoir

🇪🇸 llamada

🇹🇷 kapı tokmağı

🇰🇷 노크

🇸🇦 طرقة الباب

🇨🇿 klika

🇸🇰 klopačka

🇨🇳 门环

🇸🇮 trkač

🇮🇸 dyra

🇰🇿 есік қаққыш

🇬🇪 კარზე ნაკაწრი

🇦🇿 qapı döyəni

🇲🇽 llamada

Word origin

The term 'knocker' originates from the Old English 'cnocian', meaning 'to knock'. The use of knockers on doors can be traced back to ancient times when they served as practical means to announce a visitor's presence before the invention of doorbells. Knockers were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, adorned with intricate designs that often reflected the owner's personality and social status. This decorative aspect has allowed knockers to remain in use into modern times, serving as both a functional and aesthetic element of home architecture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,839, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.