knocker
/ˈnɒkə(r)/noun
उच्चारण नॉकर
कुंडा, दस्तक-कुंडा (दरवाज़ा खटखटाने का)
Core word
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[C]
a metal object fixed to the outside of a door, which you hit against the door to attract the attention of the people inside
कुंडा, दस्तक-कुंडा (दरवाज़ा खटखटाने का)
- He lifted the heavy brass knocker and knocked twice.
- The old haveli still has its iron door knockers.
- She lifted the knocker and rapped on the wooden door.
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- The brass knocker shaped like a lion was polished every Sunday.
- I could not find a bell, only a knocker.
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[C] informal
a person who is always criticising somebody or something
आलोचक, नुक्ताचीं
- The government has proved its knockers wrong.
- Despite the knockers, the young director's film was a big success.
- Every successful politician has knockers who criticise every decision.
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- The team ignored their knockers and went on to win the cup.
- Knockers will always find something to complain about.
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door knocker
A knocker is the metal fitting on a door; the compound door knocker is the usual form.
Knocker दरवाज़े पर लगी धातु की वस्तु है; सामान्य रूप door knocker compound है।
- The brass door knocker was shaped like a lion's head.
knocker (person, informal)
A knocker is also an informal word for someone who always finds fault; it is used about a habit, not one remark.
Knocker अनौपचारिक रूप से उस व्यक्ति के लिए भी आता है जो हमेशा दोष निकालता है; यह किसी एक टिप्पणी के लिए नहीं, आदत के लिए आता है।
- Every group has a knocker who criticises each new idea.
knockers (plural, slang)
The plural knockers is a rude slang word in British speech, so students should avoid it in writing.
Plural 'knockers' British बोलचाल में अशिष्ट slang है, इसलिए विद्यार्थियों को इसे लेखन में नहीं लिखना चाहिए।
- Avoid slang meanings of knockers in an essay and use the door sense.
up to the knocker / on the knocker
Old British idioms use knocker in fixed phrases, but they are rare today and not needed for exams.
पुराने British idioms में knocker स्थिर वाक्यांशों में आता है, पर आज वे दुर्लभ हैं और परीक्षा के लिए आवश्यक नहीं हैं।
- Nobody uses the phrase on the knocker in modern writing.
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adjective + knocker
brassironheavyornateantiquerusty
- An ornate iron knocker hung on the haveli door.
verb + knocker
liftbangrapfitpolishuse
- The postman lifted the knocker and rapped twice.
knocker + preposition
on the doorof the gatein the shape of
- The knocker on the gate was shaped like a peacock.
knocker + noun
platehandleringdesign
- A small plate behind the knocker protected the wood.
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- The visitor tapped the knocker three times and waited.
आगंतुक ने knocker को तीन बार खटखटाया और प्रतीक्षा की।
- Old havelis in Rajasthan have large brass knockers on their wooden doors.
राजस्थान की पुरानी हवेलियों के लकड़ी के दरवाज़ों पर बड़े पीतल के knocker लगे होते हैं।
- Radhika polished the knocker before the guests arrived.
मेहमानों के आने से पहले राधिका ने knocker को चमकाया।
- He is a knocker who never says a good word about the team.
वह ऐसा व्यक्ति है जो टीम के बारे में कभी कोई अच्छी बात नहीं कहता।
- The sound of the knocker echoed through the empty hall.
knocker की आवाज़ खाली सभागार में गूँज उठी।
- The guide pointed to the carved knocker and explained its history to the visitors.
गाइड ने नक्काशीदार knocker की ओर इशारा किया और आगंतुकों को उसका इतिहास समझाया।
- A critic who is only a knocker rarely offers a better idea.
जो आलोचक केवल दोष निकालता है, वह शायद ही कोई बेहतर विचार देता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ He knocked the door with the knocker.
✓ He knocked on the door with the knocker.
Knock takes on before the door when it means to hit it to be heard.
दरवाज़े पर आवाज़ देने के अर्थ में 'knock' के बाद on आता है।