knob

[ nob ]

/ nɒb /

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noun

a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.

a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.

Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.

a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.

verb (used with object), knobbed, knob·bing.

to produce a knob on.

to furnish with a knob.

(in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.

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Origin of knob

1350–1400; Middle English knobbe<Middle Low German

OTHER WORDS FROM knob

knoblike, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH knob

knob , nob

Words nearby knob

knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob, knobble, knobbling roll, knobbly, knobby, knobcone pine

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How to use knob in a sentence

They are easy to swap out in seconds with a quick-release knob.
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Using the two buttons in the front and single knob to control the grind amount, you have full control over your coffee.
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WTB’s Venture hits the sweet spot with a fast-rolling center tread pattern for pavement and sturdy edge knobs that instill confidence when turning on sandy or rocky gravel roads.
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There is some granularity, and companies can adjust the knob depending on specific needs.
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It’s super easy to use, just plug it in, set your desired temperature with the control knob, wait until the “ready” indicator light turns on, and pour your batter.
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All a thief had to do was take off the dial knob on the safe and place the little joker on inside of it.
The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s|J. North Conway|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, after carefully replacing the knob, it could be left there undetected.
The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s|J. North Conway|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But it was still the place where Kandynce did not need eyesight to find a door or a drawer or a knob.
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When Hank comes home and has a little sip of the Knob Creek--it was in that scene.
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Terrified, she and her son cried as the man tried to turn the knob of the door where they hid.
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The lone pine on the stone cap of Gander Knob waved its farewell, and we clattered down the long slope into the great world.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
A stop-knob bearing the inscription, "Noli me tangere" (touch me not), was attached to the console.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
Mrs. Ducksmith parted her smooth black hair in the middle and fastened it in a knob at the back of her head.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
The shorter native had his hair collected into a knob at the top of his head, which gave him a ferocious appearance.
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The mayorʼs symbol of office is a cane with a silver knob, plated ferrule, and black cord and tassels.
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British Dictionary definitions for knob

knob

/ (nɒb) /

noun

a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk

a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded

a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge

British taboo a slang word for penis

and the same to you with knobs on or and the same to you with brass knobs on British informal the same to you but even more so

verb knobs, knobbing or knobbed

(tr) to supply or ornament with knobs

(intr) to form into a knob; bulge

British taboo to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

Derived forms of knob

knobby, adjectiveknoblike, adjective

Word Origin for knob

C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop

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Scientific definitions for knob

knob

[ nŏb ]

A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

knob

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