knob

noun \ ˈnäb \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

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Definition of knob

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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knobbed

play \ˈnäbd\ adjective

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knobby

play \ˈnä-bē\ adjective

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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 of knob from the Web

L'Wren Scott was found dead in her New York apartment in March 2014, hanging from a door knob with a scarf around her neck.

— saeed ahmed, CNN, "Kate Spade is the 3rd high-profile designer in recent years to die by suicide," 5 June 2018
Just changing the style of drawer pulls or cabinet knobs can have a big impact.

— diane cowen, Houston Chronicle, "10 things you can do to add comfort, style to your home," 5 June 2018
Hang these odorless strips from cabinet knobs nearest your most problematic spots.

— lauren piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 7 May 2018
The court records said the DNA used as a comparison was found at the murder scene on a broken beer bottle and a bloody couch, as well and a knob in the laundry room.

— lindsey collom, azcentral, "Records: Blood from 2015 DUI arrest led to suspect in Allison Feldman murder," 11 Apr. 2018
The gearshift itself is a large knob for big Jeep-owner man-paws to handle.

— scott sturgis, Philly.com, "Jeep Cherokee offers rugged, old style in a small SUV," 15 Mar. 2018
Door knobs, orange juice container caps, egg cartons, wine bottle corks, doll heads, and fan blades were just some of the materials used to create sculptures, lamps, textiles, and encaustics.

— denise coffey, Courant Community, "Trashion Show's Message: Reduce, Reuse, Recyle," 16 May 2018
Consider the stereo's volume knob, which is pleasingly hefty and smooth in activation.

— daniel miller, latimes.com, "The Genesis G90 is a luxurious opening act for the new brand — and definitely not a Hyundai," 11 May 2018
Toilet seat and handles, and bathroom faucet handles and doorknobs, all had lower counts of bacteria and mold than kitchen sinks, countertops, stove knobs, coffee reservoirs and, most revolting of all, dish sponges.

— nick haslam, Time, "In Defense of Using Your Phone on the Toilet," 12 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of knob

Middle English knobbe; akin to Middle Low German knubbe knob

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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knob Synonyms

Synonyms

blob, chunk, clod, clot, clump, dollop, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, lump, nub, nubble, nugget, wad;

Related Words

bead, drop, globule;

block, body, bulk;

particle, piece, portion;

bit, chip, crumb, granule, morsel, nubbin, patch, scrap;

KNOB Defined for English Language Learners

knob

noun

Definition of knob for English Language Learners

: a round switch on a television, radio, etc.
: a round handle on a door, drawer, etc.
: a small lump or piece of something

KNOB Defined for Kids

knob

noun \ ˈnäb \

Definition of knob for Students

1 : a small rounded handle

2 : a rounded switch on an electronic device

3 : a rounded lump

Her dog has a knob of a tail.

4 : a rounded hill

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knob

noun \ ˈnäb \

medical Definition of knob

: a rounded protuberance or lump

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knobby

play \ˈnäb-ē\ adjective

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