1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
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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A little soapy water can help remove grease and dirt, as well as fingerprints from knobs and pulls.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
If your kitchen has aged, and a complete redo isn't in your budget, changing the knobs on your cabinets is an easy fix.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions The interior is loosely based on that of a 2011 Mustang and comprises ubiquitous black leather, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a cue-ball-style shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
In terms of the former, Lamborghini has done away with the Aventador's busy array of buttons, knobs, and switches on the center console for a much cleaner look, aided in part by a new 8.4-inch touchscreen display that handles the typical infotainment fare as well as the HVAC settings.
—Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
If your kitchen has aged, and a complete redo isn't in your budget, changing the knobs on your cabinets is an easy fix.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions The interior is loosely based on that of a 2011 Mustang and comprises ubiquitous black leather, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a cue-ball-style shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
In terms of the former, Lamborghini has done away with the Aventador's busy array of buttons, knobs, and switches on the center console for a much cleaner look, aided in part by a new 8.4-inch touchscreen display that handles the typical infotainment fare as well as the HVAC settings.
—Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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