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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Just like the Expedition, rear- and four-wheel-drive were both on offer, with the latter featuring 2WD, Auto 4WD, 4-high and 4-low options at the twist of a knob; a four-speed automatic was the sole gearbox.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Its seat is upholstered and comfy, and its incline adjusts with the turn of a knob.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 June 2025
The 13 Best Light Bulbs To Illuminate Your Home
Steckel points out that all rooms can benefit from installing levers instead of knobs on all your doors.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Both offerings have an easy-to-use interface, mostly controlled by a rotary knob on the console.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Its seat is upholstered and comfy, and its incline adjusts with the turn of a knob.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 June 2025
The 13 Best Light Bulbs To Illuminate Your Home
Steckel points out that all rooms can benefit from installing levers instead of knobs on all your doors.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Both offerings have an easy-to-use interface, mostly controlled by a rotary knob on the console.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 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 16 Jun. 2025.
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