knocker

Example Sentences

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A large brass knocker hung in the center of the door.

From Literature

There were five bases, home plate was dubbed the “knocker’s stone” and runners could be put out by hitting them with a thrown ball.

From The Wall Street Journal

One wall held doors, windows, knockers, and knobs that promised views into other places and times.

From Literature

Nancy used the shiny brass knocker to rap on the door.

From Literature

On a Monday afternoon in October, Les Morones and a crew of three other door knockers hired by the church walked up and down Center Street, talking to anyone who answered the door.

From Los Angeles Times