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Chiefly Brit.doorknob.[1825-35]
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Door handle — A basic modern door knob. A door handle is an attached mechanism used to open or close a door.[1] In the United States, door handle can refer to any fixed or lever operated door latch device, including on car doors. The term door knob (or simply… … Wikipedia
door handle — The interior or exterior handle for opening a door. Also see pull out door handle … Dictionary of automotive terms
door handle — lever pushed with the hand to open a door … English contemporary dictionary
door handle — noun chiefly Britain : doorknob * * * Chiefly Brit. doorknob. [1825 35] … Useful english dictionary
pull-out door handle — An outside door handle which is pulled away from the door skin to open the door … Dictionary of automotive terms
Door furniture — (British and Australian English) or Door hardware (North American English) refers to any of the items that are attached to a door or a drawer to enhance its functionality or appearance. Decorative door in Florence, Italy. Design of door furniture … Wikipedia
door — W1S1 [do: US do:r] n [: Old English; Origin: duru door and dor gate ] 1.) the large flat piece of wood, glass etc that you open and close when you go into or out of a building, room, vehicle etc, or when you open a cupboard →↑gate open/close/shut … Dictionary of contemporary English
Door — Door, n. [OE. dore, dure, AS. duru; akin to OS. dura, dor, D. deur, OHG. turi, door, tor gate, G. th[ u]r, thor, Icel. dyrr, Dan. d[ o]r, Sw. d[ o]rr, Goth. daur, Lith. durys, Russ. dvere, Olr. dorus, L. fores, Gr. ?; cf. Skr. dur, dv[=a]ra.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
car door handle — noun A handle specifically designed to operate a car door You can also find articles concerning the installation of Toyota and other car door handles whether it is for customizing or just for repairing … Wiktionary
Handle (grip) — A handle is a part of, or attachment to, an object that can be moved or used by hand. The design of each type of handle involves substantial ergonomic issues, even where these are dealt with intuitively or by following tradition. General design… … Wikipedia
