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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a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Extend your fingers and roll the log of dough toward yourself along the length of your fingers to create knobs.
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The kitchen gadget has a large knob that’s easy to turn and ergonomic handles that are comfortable to hold.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s crafted with a heavy-gauge steel underbody, a sleek wooden handle, and a stunning clear glass knob with brass accents on the lid for a touch of elegance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
The rotating volume knob on the speaker is digital.
—PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The kitchen gadget has a large knob that’s easy to turn and ergonomic handles that are comfortable to hold.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s crafted with a heavy-gauge steel underbody, a sleek wooden handle, and a stunning clear glass knob with brass accents on the lid for a touch of elegance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
The rotating volume knob on the speaker is digital.
—PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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