| 单词 | ring knocker |
| 释义 | > as lemmasring knocker ring knocker n. (a) a door-knocker having the form of a ring; = sense 3d; (b) U.S. Military slang (with reference to the practice amongst graduates of wearing a class ring) an officer who is a graduate of one of the United States military academies. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > window or door > parts of door > [noun] > door fittings > door-knocker ringc1405 crow1579 hammer1585 knocker1598 clapper1617 ringle1639 rapper1767 door-knocker1839 ring knocker1841 1841 C. Fellows Acct. Discov. Lycia 143 The door of the tomb..was highly finished, representing frame and nails, and on the panels handsome ring-knockers, all cut in the marble rock. 1958 F. M. Davis Spearhead v. 51 You're a ring knocker from the Academy,..you and your square crew cut and long jaw with the chin in. 1995 G. L. Vistica Fall from Glory (1997) iii. 50 The higher-ranking ring knockers were at the top of the naval food chain. 2009 Register-Herald (Beckley, W. Va.) (Nexis) 11 Jan. Simple brass ring knockers work well with paneled or plank doors. < as lemmas |
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