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minus-squarenodiet@feddit.delinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 months agoWhat’s the difference? (Asking as a non-native English speaker)
minus-squareJasonDJ@lemmy.ziplinkfedilinkarrow-up2·edit-23 months agoThe key opens what is basically a deadbolt, and the only actual latch for the door. The “knob” isn’t so much a knob, but a stationary/fixed handle for pulling the door.
minus-squareBytemeister@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkΕλληνικάarrow-up1·3 months agoDoor knob can be twisted to open the door. Door handle is static (it doesn’t twist or move) it’s just a convenient place to grab the door.
What’s the difference? (Asking as a non-native English speaker)
The key opens what is basically a deadbolt, and the only actual latch for the door.
The “knob” isn’t so much a knob, but a stationary/fixed handle for pulling the door.
Door knob can be twisted to open the door. Door handle is static (it doesn’t twist or move) it’s just a convenient place to grab the door.