Handle blow when retreating (4)

I believe the answer is:

knob

(Other definitions for knob that I've seen before include "Round door-handle" , "Small lump (of butter?)" , "Rounded handle" , "boss" , "Rounded projection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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