knob

[ nob ]

/ nɒb /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR knob ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.

a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.

Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.

a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.

verb (used with object), knobbed, knob·bing.

to produce a knob on.

to furnish with a knob.

(in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.

Origin of knob

1350–1400; Middle English knobbe<Middle Low German

OTHER WORDS FROM knob

knoblike, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH knob

knob , nob

Words nearby knob

knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob, knobble, knobbling roll, knobbly, knobby, knobcone pine

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for knob

They are easy to swap out in seconds with a quick-release knob.
Smartwatch accessories to give your high-tech friends and family|PopSci Commerce Team|October 1, 2020|Popular Science
Using the two buttons in the front and single knob to control the grind amount, you have full control over your coffee.
Gear to make every day feel like National Coffee Day|PopSci Commerce Team|September 29, 2020|Popular Science
WTB’s Venture hits the sweet spot with a fast-rolling center tread pattern for pavement and sturdy edge knobs that instill confidence when turning on sandy or rocky gravel roads.
New Gravel Bike Accessories for a Smoother Ride|Josh Patterson|September 28, 2020|Outside Online
There is some granularity, and companies can adjust the knob depending on specific needs.
Teemyco creates virtual offices so you can grab a room and talk with colleagues|Romain Dillet|September 4, 2020|TechCrunch

It’s super easy to use, just plug it in, set your desired temperature with the control knob, wait until the “ready” indicator light turns on, and pour your batter.
Crepe pans you’ll use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner|PopSci Commerce Team|September 3, 2020|Popular Science
Then, after carefully replacing the knob, it could be left there undetected.
The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s|J. North Conway|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But it was still the place where Kandynce did not need eyesight to find a door or a drawer or a knob.
Killed by Donald Sterling’s Racism|Michael Daly|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Hank comes home and has a little sip of the Knob Creek--it was in that scene.
Dean Norris Deconstructs “Breaking Bad’s” Hank Schrader|Andrew Romano|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Terrified, she and her son cried as the man tried to turn the knob of the door where they hid.
Zimmerman’s Twin Lakes Community Was on Edge Before Trayvon Shooting|Amy Green|March 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The numbers back up what I heard at places like the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot.
The Real Power Behind the Tea Party|Will Bunch|September 13, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He grasped the knob, turned it and quickly threw the door open.
The Passing of Ku Sui|Anthony Gilmore
When he reached the front door he just grabbed hold of the knob, twisted it, shoved open the door and barged right inside.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen
She rose and, holding her letter to her bosom, closed her eyes and stood with a hand on the knob.
In the Heart of a Fool|William Allen White
First Sybil went and hung a towel over the knob of the lock, so as to darken the key-hole of the door guarded by Purley.
Cruel As The Grave|Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth
"Keep it here for me until I see how long I'm to be away," answered Lloyd, her hand upon the knob.
A Man's Woman|Frank Norris

British Dictionary definitions for knob

knob

/ (nɒb) /

noun

a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk

a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded

a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge

British taboo a slang word for penis

and the same to you with knobs on or and the same to you with brass knobs on British informal the same to you but even more so

verb knobs, knobbing or knobbed

(tr) to supply or ornament with knobs

(intr) to form into a knob; bulge

British taboo to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

Derived forms of knob

knobby, adjectiveknoblike, adjective

Word Origin for knob

C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for knob

knob

[ nŏb ]

A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

单词	knob
释义	knob [ nob ] / nɒb / SEE SYNONYMS FOR knob ON THESAURUS.COM noun a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like. a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk. Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work. a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge. verb (used with object), knobbed, knob·bing. to produce a knob on. to furnish with a knob. (in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle. Origin of knob 1350–1400; Middle English knobbe<Middle Low German OTHER WORDS FROM knob knoblike, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH knob knob , nob Words nearby knob knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob, knobble, knobbling roll, knobbly, knobby, knobcone pine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for knob They are easy to swap out in seconds with a quick-release knob. Smartwatch accessories to give your high-tech friends and family\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 1, 2020\|Popular Science Using the two buttons in the front and single knob to control the grind amount, you have full control over your coffee. Gear to make every day feel like National Coffee Day\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 29, 2020\|Popular Science WTB’s Venture hits the sweet spot with a fast-rolling center tread pattern for pavement and sturdy edge knobs that instill confidence when turning on sandy or rocky gravel roads. New Gravel Bike Accessories for a Smoother Ride\|Josh Patterson\|September 28, 2020\|Outside Online There is some granularity, and companies can adjust the knob depending on specific needs. Teemyco creates virtual offices so you can grab a room and talk with colleagues\|Romain Dillet\|September 4, 2020\|TechCrunch It’s super easy to use, just plug it in, set your desired temperature with the control knob, wait until the “ready” indicator light turns on, and pour your batter. Crepe pans you’ll use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 3, 2020\|Popular Science Then, after carefully replacing the knob, it could be left there undetected. The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s\|J. North Conway\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But it was still the place where Kandynce did not need eyesight to find a door or a drawer or a knob. Killed by Donald Sterling’s Racism\|Michael Daly\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When Hank comes home and has a little sip of the Knob Creek--it was in that scene. Dean Norris Deconstructs “Breaking Bad’s” Hank Schrader\|Andrew Romano\|September 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Terrified, she and her son cried as the man tried to turn the knob of the door where they hid. Zimmerman’s Twin Lakes Community Was on Edge Before Trayvon Shooting\|Amy Green\|March 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The numbers back up what I heard at places like the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot. The Real Power Behind the Tea Party\|Will Bunch\|September 13, 2010\|DAILY BEAST He grasped the knob, turned it and quickly threw the door open. The Passing of Ku Sui\|Anthony Gilmore When he reached the front door he just grabbed hold of the knob, twisted it, shoved open the door and barged right inside. Dave Dawson on the Russian Front\|R. Sidney Bowen She rose and, holding her letter to her bosom, closed her eyes and stood with a hand on the knob. In the Heart of a Fool\|William Allen White First Sybil went and hung a towel over the knob of the lock, so as to darken the key-hole of the door guarded by Purley. Cruel As The Grave\|Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth "Keep it here for me until I see how long I'm to be away," answered Lloyd, her hand upon the knob. A Man's Woman\|Frank Norris British Dictionary definitions for knob knob / (nɒb) / noun a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge British taboo a slang word for penis and the same to you with knobs on or and the same to you with brass knobs on British informal the same to you but even more so verb knobs, knobbing or knobbed (tr) to supply or ornament with knobs (intr) to form into a knob; bulge British taboo to have sexual intercourse with (someone) Derived forms of knob knobby, adjectiveknoblike, adjective Word Origin for knob C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to knob lever, latch, doorknob, swell, protrusion, projection, bulge, swelling, hump, knot, snag, bulk, bump, tumor, stud, bunch, nub, protuberance, trigger, opener Scientific definitions for knob knob [ nŏb ] A prominent, rounded hill or mountain. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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knob

noun

verb (used with object), knobbed, knob·bing.

Origin of knob

OTHER WORDS FROM knob

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH knob

Words nearby knob

Example sentences from the Web for knob

British Dictionary definitions for knob

noun

verb knobs, knobbing or knobbed

Derived forms of knob

Word Origin for knob

Words related to knob

Scientific definitions for knob