knob (Meaning)
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
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.
knob (v. i.)
To grow into knobs or bunches; to become knobbed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of knob
knob Sentence Examples
- 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.
- 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.
- He turned the knob on the faucet, and the water began to gush out, filling the sink.
- The control knob on the remote control was broken, and I had to use the buttons on the TV instead.
- The doorknob rattled as the wind blew, creating an eerie sound in the empty house.
- The knob on the guitar was loose, and I had to tighten it before I could start playing.
- 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.
- I turned the knob on the radio to find a song that would get me in a good mood.
FAQs About 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
wad,chunk, glob, lump, hunk, clump,nub, piece, gob, globule
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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.
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.
