doorknob

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Synonyms: door knob, doorknobs, doorknock

Antonyms: door knob, doorknobs, doorknock

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Noun

1. A [[circular]] device attached to a [[door]], the [[rotation]] of which permits the [[unlatch]]ing of the door.
2. {{lb|en|informal|derogatory}} A [[stupid]] [[person]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} {{lb|en|especially|psychiatry}} To [[suddenly]] [[bring up]] a [[time-consuming]] topic when very little time remains to discuss it, often as a [[tactic]] to [[avoid]] conversation.

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