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- DictionaryKnob/näb/
noun
- 1. a rounded lump or ball, especially at the end or on the surface of something.
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. (Physical Geography) a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge. 4. taboo Brit a slang word for penis.
Definition of knob noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a circular rounded projection or protuberance. synonyms: boss. see more. noun. a round handle. see more. noun. an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger. synonyms: pommel. see more. noun. any thickened enlargement. synonyms: node, thickening. see more. Pronunciation. US. /nɑb/ UK. /nɒb/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
KNOB meaning: 1. a round handle, or a round button on a machine: 2. a small lump of butter. Learn more.
Apr 30, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A knob is a round handle on a door or drawer which you use in order to open or close it. He turned the knob and pushed against the door. Synonyms: handle, grip, door handle, handgrip More Synonyms of knob. 2. countable noun. A knob is a round switch on a piece of machinery or equipment. ...the volume knob.
Apr 23, 2024 · knob (plural knobs) A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle. A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers. A ball-shaped part of a handle, lever, etc., designed to be grabbed by the hand.
noun. knobs. A rounded lump or protuberance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A handle, usually round, of a door, drawer, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A similar device which is turned to control operations of electronic or electrical equipment, as a radio or TV receiver. Webster's New World.
