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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Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The nonslip silicone grip and oversized knob of KitchenAid's can opener makes this one of our all-time favorites.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The knob also functions as a general music control for playing and pausing music as well as skipping or replaying tracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
KitchenAid All Over Silicone Can Opener $22 $16 Amazon
The nonslip silicone grip and oversized knob of KitchenAid's can opener makes this one of our all-time favorites.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The knob also functions as a general music control for playing and pausing music as well as skipping or replaying tracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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