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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In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Or the way the setting sun hit the lacquer furniture and the shiny brass knobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The speaker is meant to convey a luxurious feel, as it's made of real wood veneer and features tactile buttons and knobs.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Wallace storage cabinet can be customized with 10 knob options that range from polished nickel to aged brass.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Or the way the setting sun hit the lacquer furniture and the shiny brass knobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The speaker is meant to convey a luxurious feel, as it's made of real wood veneer and features tactile buttons and knobs.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Wallace storage cabinet can be customized with 10 knob options that range from polished nickel to aged brass.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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