knocker

[US]/'nɒkə/
[UK]/'nɑkɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. maçaneta; alguém que bate; um crítico
Word Forms
Pluralknockers

Phrases & Collocations

door knocker

batedor de porta

use knocker

use o batedor

Example Sentences

ringed the door knocker with a wreath of holly.

tocou a batida da porta com uma guirlanda de azevinho.

She used the knocker to announce her arrival.

Ela usou a batida para anunciar sua chegada.

The knocker on the front door was shaped like a lion's head.

A batida na porta da frente tinha o formato de uma cabeça de leão.

He knocked on the door with the knocker.

Ele bateu na porta com a batida.

The old knocker made a loud noise when used.

A batida antiga fazia um barulho alto quando usada.

The knocker was made of brass and had intricate designs.

A batida era feita de latão e tinha designs intrincados.

She felt the weight of the knocker in her hand.

Ela sentiu o peso da batida em sua mão.

The knocker echoed through the empty hallway.

A batida ecoou pelo corredor vazio.

He admired the craftsmanship of the knocker.

Ele admirou o trabalho artesanal da batida.

The knocker was polished to a shine.

A batida foi polida até brilhar.

She hesitated before using the knocker.

Ela hesitou antes de usar a batida.

Real-world Examples

" There's no knocker on the door, " he said.

Não há uma campainha na porta, ele disse.

Source: Peter Pan

It was a clean, busy, friendly street with bright little shops and shiny door knockers.

Era uma rua limpa, movimentada, amigável, com pequenas lojas brilhantes e batentes de porta brilhantes.

Source: Transformed into a Monster Doctor: Selected Works

So that's where the " knocker upper" came in.

Foi assim que o "knocker upper" entrou em cena.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

So that's where the knocker up, or the Knocker Upper came in.

Foi assim que o knocker up, ou o Knocker Upper entrou em cena.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

They were very ashamed, but Tootles gave the sole of his shoe, and it made an excellent knocker.

Eles estavam muito envergonhados, mas Tootles deu a sola do sapato dele, e fez um excelente batente.

Source: Peter Pan

Okay. Have you considered using a girl with huge knockers?

Okay. Você considerou usar uma garota com belos seios?

Source: Friends Season 9

Hammer and tongs get out your knockers and gongs. You won't last long on the end of my prong.

Com martelo e tenhas, tirem seus belos seios e gongs. Vocês não vão durar muito na ponta do meu ferrão.

Source: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

" Nicely phrased, " replied the eagle door knocker, and the door swung open.

"Bem colocado", respondeu o batente de porta de águia, e a porta se abriu.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The door had neither bell nor knocker and looked dusty and uncared for.

A porta não tinha sino nem batente e parecia empoeirada e negligenciada.

Source: Transformed into a Monster Doctor: Selected Works

There was a genteel tap of the knocker and the musical voice asked again.

Houve uma batida gentil no batente e a voz musical perguntou novamente.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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