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Doorknocker

Description:

A doorknocker is a decorative object or device usually made of metal, attached to a door for the purpose of knocking and alerting the residents or visitors.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A metal ring or plate hinged to a door, struck by hand or another device to produce a knocking sound.

2. A person or thing that knocks on doors, especially a door-to-door salesperson.

Verb:

1. To knock on a door using a doorknocker.

Usage:

Sense 1 (Noun) - Metal ring or plate on a door:

John felt the weight in his hand as he lifted the doorknocker and let it fall, producing a sharp and resonating knock on the wooden door.

Sense 2 (Noun) - Person who knocks on doors:

The doorknocker was persistent, going from house to house, trying to sell his vacuum cleaners.

Sense 1 (Verb) - To knock on a door using a doorknocker:

She walked up to the door and doorknocked three times before waiting for someone to answer.

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