Definitions for knocker

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knocker knock·er

Spelling: [nok-er]

IPA: /ˈnɒk ər/

Knocker is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 98 anagrams from letters in knocker (cekknor).

Definitions for knocker

noun

1. a person or thing that knocks.
2. a hinged knob, bar, etc., on a door, for use in knocking.
3. Informal. a persistent and carping critic; faultfinder.
4. Slang: Vulgar. a female breast.

Idioms

1. on the knocker, British Slang. canvassing or selling door-to-door.

Origin of knocker

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at knock, -er¹

Examples for knocker

When he tried the knocker, a bobby came along and stopped him.

Again the knocker was raised and lowered, a little louder than before.

He rapped on the door with his knuckles, ignoring both the knocker and the bell.

Surely if any knocker is characteristic of its owner this one is.

What souvenir of a great man can compete with the knocker of his door?

At the rat-tat-tat of the knocker her heart flew into her mouth.

A clock in the hall was striking nine as Cleave lifted the knocker.

A knocker of slender grace is the best feature of the hardware.

The door was heard to open below and the knocker was at rest.

She managed to reach the front door and to lift the knocker.