knob

[ nob ]

noun

1. a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
2. a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.
3. Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.
4. a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.

verb (used with object)

, knobbed, knob·bing.

1. to produce a knob on.
2. to furnish with a knob.
3. (in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.

knob

/ nɒb /

noun

1. a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk
2. a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded
3. a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge
4. See penis
   taboo.
   a slang word for penis
5. and the same to you with knobs on informal.
   and the same to you with knobs onand the same to you with brass knobs on the same to you but even more so

verb

1. tr to supply or ornament with knobs
2. intr to form into a knob; bulge
3. taboo.
   to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

knob

/ nŏb /

1. A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

Derived Forms

• ˈknobby, adjective
• ˈknobˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• knoblike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

1350–1400; Middle English knobbe < Middle Low German

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

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

Example Sentences

They are easy to swap out in seconds with a quick-release knob.

From Popular-Science

Using the two buttons in the front and single knob to control the grind amount, you have full control over your coffee.

From Popular-Science

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.

From Outside Online

There is some granularity, and companies can adjust the knob depending on specific needs.

From TechCrunch

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.

From Popular-Science

All a thief had to do was take off the dial knob on the safe and place the little joker on inside of it.

From The Daily Beast

Then, after carefully replacing the knob, it could be left there undetected.

From The Daily Beast

But it was still the place where Kandynce did not need eyesight to find a door or a drawer or a knob.

From The Daily Beast

When Hank comes home and has a little sip of the Knob Creek--it was in that scene.

From The Daily Beast

Terrified, she and her son cried as the man tried to turn the knob of the door where they hid.

From The Daily Beast

The lone pine on the stone cap of Gander Knob waved its farewell, and we clattered down the long slope into the great world.

From Project Gutenberg

A stop-knob bearing the inscription, "Noli me tangere" (touch me not), was attached to the console.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Ducksmith parted her smooth black hair in the middle and fastened it in a knob at the back of her head.

From Project Gutenberg

The shorter native had his hair collected into a knob at the top of his head, which gave him a ferocious appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

The mayorʼs symbol of office is a cane with a silver knob, plated ferrule, and black cord and tassels.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• doorknob
• latch
• lever