1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
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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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Like Remus Gatsby Reserve, the bottles have an art deco design, and the cork is supposed to resemble the knob of a baseball bat.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
The keyboard even features a handy volume knob and slick per-key RGB lighting along with multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless via a dongle.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 25 June 2024
Scott then DIYs the knobs by dipping cute wooden beads into a dark wood stain, tying jute cording into knots, and stringing the ends through the bead.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Most acupressure mats consist of a padded fabric or foam surface (similar to a yoga mat) covered by hundreds of small spikes or knobs made of plastic or non-corrosive metal.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
The keyboard even features a handy volume knob and slick per-key RGB lighting along with multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless via a dongle.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 25 June 2024
Scott then DIYs the knobs by dipping cute wooden beads into a dark wood stain, tying jute cording into knots, and stringing the ends through the bead.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Most acupressure mats consist of a padded fabric or foam surface (similar to a yoga mat) covered by hundreds of small spikes or knobs made of plastic or non-corrosive metal.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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