1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
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Examples of knob in a Sentence
a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
Recent Examples on the Web
This Lego set also comes with Grogu’s favorite toy, the gearshift knob from the Razor Crest spaceship, which can be attached to his hand.
Containing 1,073 pieces, the set is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023
The gas control knobs on this range are old-fashioned but in a good way—totally intuitive, fool-proof, and easy to operate.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
The standard Öhlins dampers are adjustable, yes, but only through the knobs on the top of each strut.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 29 Aug. 2023
Users can find the optimal paint output by adjusting the rotating flow control knob.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
During serious scratch routines, any knobs not being utilized become obstacles, so Technics kept the bottom two-thirds of the DJ1200 design as an open area, to allow for quick and easy hand moves.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 27 Aug. 2023
All the basic must-haves are covered—a sturdy metal body, dual LED lights and five magnification levels up to 1,000 times, plus a color filter and coarse and fine focusing knobs on both sides.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2023
Biden delivered his remarks on Tuesday at Red Butte, a knob jutting out of the shrubland flats south of Grand Canyon and north of Williams.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2023
Digital displays are balanced with analog buttons and knobs, along with layers of wood, leather, and deco trim.
—Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
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Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023
The gas control knobs on this range are old-fashioned but in a good way—totally intuitive, fool-proof, and easy to operate.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
The standard Öhlins dampers are adjustable, yes, but only through the knobs on the top of each strut.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 29 Aug. 2023
Users can find the optimal paint output by adjusting the rotating flow control knob.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
During serious scratch routines, any knobs not being utilized become obstacles, so Technics kept the bottom two-thirds of the DJ1200 design as an open area, to allow for quick and easy hand moves.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 27 Aug. 2023
All the basic must-haves are covered—a sturdy metal body, dual LED lights and five magnification levels up to 1,000 times, plus a color filter and coarse and fine focusing knobs on both sides.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2023
Biden delivered his remarks on Tuesday at Red Butte, a knob jutting out of the shrubland flats south of Grand Canyon and north of Williams.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2023
Digital displays are balanced with analog buttons and knobs, along with layers of wood, leather, and deco trim.
—Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English knobbe; akin to Middle Low German knubbe knob
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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