knocker

Meanings

• noun

  A large ornamental door knocker in the shape of an animal, figure, or other object.

  - "He gave the dragon-shaped knocker a sharp rap."
  - "Can you hear the knocker through the thick front door?"

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knocker
knocker , rocker , blocker , clocker

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Variants

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knocker , knockers , apple-knocker , apple-knockers , door knocker

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'knocker' can be traced back to the Old English word 'cnocan' which means 'to knock'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest door knocker in the world is located in the town of Alton, Illinois, USA, and weighs over 1,000 pounds.

2. In ancient Rome, door knockers were often made of bronze or iron and shaped like the head of the god Jupiter, as a symbol of protection and good fortune.

3. Some door knockers are designed to play a tune or melody when they are rapped, adding an extra element of surprise and delight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Door knocker design: Refers to the various artistic and decorative designs used for door knockers, ranging from simple geometric shapes to intricate figurative representations.

2. Knocker party: A social event where guests are asked to bring a door knocker as a gift for the host. The knockers are then displayed and judged based on their creativity and design.

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Culture

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In literature, knockers have been used as symbols of power and authority. For instance, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches prophesy that 'knock, knock: never louder, never for sorry, but knock, knock: 'tis at the door.', indicating the impending arrival of fate.

How to Memorize "knocker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, intricately designed door knocker in the shape of an animal, such as a lion or a dragon. Visualize the texture and details of the knocker, and imagine yourself touching it to knock on the door.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knocker' with the sound of knocking on a door, and with the image of a large, decorative door knocker. Remember that it is an object used to announce one's presence at a door.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'knocker' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Knock, knock: Never late, always great.' or 'Knocker: A sound that opens doors.'

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