door knocker

US /ˈdɔːrˌnɑːk.ər/
UK /ˈdɔːrˌnɑːk.ər/
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heurtoir de porte

a device, typically metal, attached to a door and used for knocking on it to announce one's presence

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She heard a loud bang on the door, but it was just the wind rattling the old door knocker.
Elle entendit un grand coup sur la porte, mais ce n'était que le vent qui faisait claquer le vieux heurtoir de porte.
The antique door knocker was shaped like a lion's head.
L'ancien heurtoir de porte avait la forme d'une tête de lion.