knob
noun
a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
knobs
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pluralof knob.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Door handles, faucet knobs, and flush levers tend to be more contaminated because they are frequently touched, often with unwashed hands.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Giggles echoed in a nearby play area where children twisted knobs and spun a wheel in a car-like play structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Neither did Mazda abandon conventional switches, rotary knobs and paddles even as other companies were converting to capacitive and haptic controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
“But most of us, I am sure, ‘fiddled with the knobs.’
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
