1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
Examples of knob in a Sentence
a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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The third knob is paleogeography.
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Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
How Often To Clean Door Handles Door handles need cleaning daily or weekly, with knobs in high-traffic areas needing more frequent cleaning and those used less often requiring less.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Pilot Mountain State Park Visitors flock to Pilot Mountain State Park for sweeping views from the summit of the mountain’s iconic knob, accessible by a short drive and hike.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Both Apple and Samsung watches have touch screens, but the Apple Watch also has a digital crown knob-button.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
How Often To Clean Door Handles Door handles need cleaning daily or weekly, with knobs in high-traffic areas needing more frequent cleaning and those used less often requiring less.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Pilot Mountain State Park Visitors flock to Pilot Mountain State Park for sweeping views from the summit of the mountain’s iconic knob, accessible by a short drive and hike.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Both Apple and Samsung watches have touch screens, but the Apple Watch also has a digital crown knob-button.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for knob
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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