A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNOB

Tue, 3 Oct '23
Door handle
Fri, 21 Apr '23
Many a handle
Tue, 11 Apr '23
Radio dial
Tue, 13 Dec '22
Door opener
Thu, 10 Feb '22
It may turn slowly in a horror movie
Mon, 22 Mar '21
Door part