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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1350–1400; Middle English knobbe<Middle Low German
OTHER WORDS FROM knob
knoblike, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH knob
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British Dictionary definitions for knob
knob
/ (nɒb) /
noun
verb knobs, knobbing or knobbed
Derived forms of knob
knobby, adjectiveknoblike, adjectiveWord 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.
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