Synonyms for knocker


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nok-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɒk ər


Définition of knocker

Origin :
  • late 14c., agent noun from knock. Sense of "door banger" is by 1590s. Knockers "a woman's breasts" is slang attested from 1941.
  • As in criticizer : noun critic
Example sentences :
  • When he tried the knocker, a bobby came along and stopped him.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • What souvenir of a great man can compete with the knocker of his door?
  • Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
  • Surely if any knocker is characteristic of its owner this one is.
  • Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
  • A knocker of slender grace is the best feature of the hardware.
  • Extract from : « The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia » by Frank Cousins
  • At the rat-tat-tat of the knocker her heart flew into her mouth.
  • Extract from : « To-morrow » by Joseph Conrad
  • A clock in the hall was striking nine as Cleave lifted the knocker.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The door was heard to open below and the knocker was at rest.
  • Extract from : « Danger! and Other Stories » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • He rapped on the door with his knuckles, ignoring both the knocker and the bell.
  • Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest
  • She managed to reach the front door and to lift the knocker.
  • Extract from : « A Little Maid of Old Maine » by Alice Turner Curtis
  • Again the knocker was raised and lowered, a little louder than before.
  • Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

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