knob Antonyms

Synonyms

Strongest:

• clump
• lump
• wad
• chunk
• hunk
• glob

Strong:

• clod
• bead
• globule
• dollop
• patch
• piece
• bit
• nugget
• gob
• nub
• gobbet
• clot
• nubble
• blob

Weak:

• drop
• portion
• bulk
• body
• morsel
• crumb
• particle
• granule
• scrap
• nubbin
• block
• chip

Meaning of knob

Wordnet

knob (n)

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

a round handle

any thickened enlargement

an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger

Webster

knob (n.)

A hard protuberance; a hard swelling or rising; a bunch; a lump; as, a knob in the flesh, or on a bone.

A knoblike ornament or handle; as, the knob of a lock, door, or drawer.

A rounded hill or mountain; as, the Pilot Knob.

See Knop.

Webster

knob (v. i.)

To grow into knobs or bunches; to become knobbed.

knob Sentence Examples

1. The old dresser had a delicate porcelain knob that added a touch of elegance to the piece.
2. Sarah twisted the brass knob of the door, eager to see what was hidden inside.
3. The window knob was jammed, and I couldn't open the window to let in some fresh air.
4. The oven knob was set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and the aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house.
5. He turned the knob on the faucet, and the water began to gush out, filling the sink.
6. The control knob on the remote control was broken, and I had to use the buttons on the TV instead.
7. The doorknob rattled as the wind blew, creating an eerie sound in the empty house.
8. The knob on the guitar was loose, and I had to tighten it before I could start playing.
9. The knob on the stove was too hot to touch, and I had to wait for it to cool down before I could adjust the temperature.
10. I turned the knob on the radio to find a song that would get me in a good mood.

FAQs About the word knob

What is the meaning of the word knob

a circular rounded projection or protuberance, a round handle, any thickened enlargement, an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or daggerA h

What are the synonyms of the word knob

clump, lump, wad,chunk, hunk, glob, clod, bead, globule, dollop

What are the antonyms of the word knob

No antonyms found.

What is the usage of word knob

The old dresser had a delicate porcelain knob that added a touch of elegance to the piece.

Sarah twisted the brass knob of the door, eager to see what was hidden inside.

How to use the word knob in a sentence?

The window knob was jammed, and I couldn't open the window to let in some fresh air.

The oven knob was set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and the aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house.