knob
noun
ˈnäb 
1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
knobbed
ˈnäbd
adjective knobby
ˈnä-bē
adjective 
Synonyms
- blob
- chunk
- clod
- clot
- clump
- dollop
- glob
- gob
- gobbet
- hunk
- lump
- nub
- nubble
- nugget
- wad
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Example Sentences
a carved walking stick with a silver knob toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
Recent Examples on the Web And Fields has said one of the bigger tasks in his Year 2 journey will be dialing down his greedy knob a few notches, resisting the urge to search for a big play when a positive gain is ready-made. 
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 NordicTrack's stationary bike is designed to deliver, thanks to its generous touchscreen and convenient knob to crank up the resistance. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 The latter can also be controlled by the iDrive knob on the center console, and BMW's latest operating system remains relatively easy to use given its complexity. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022 These flat keys make a cheap plastic noise when pressed, but the knob has a smooth, rubber-like texture that's delightful to touch. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 Stephens didn’t want a glaring touchscreen bolted to the 993R’s dashboard, so a simple twist-knob offers five preset levels of ride stiffness. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The primary advantage a split beam wrench has over a standard click wrench is that setting the torque value with the dial is considerably faster than twisting a knob up the length of the handle. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2022 Use childproofing knob covers and door alarms to prevent children from exiting your home unnoticed. Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 There's a simple knob that selects some preset modes—Sport, Eco, Normal—as well as two big N buttons on the steering wheel that cue up custom modes. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 2 July 2022 See More
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 NordicTrack's stationary bike is designed to deliver, thanks to its generous touchscreen and convenient knob to crank up the resistance. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 The latter can also be controlled by the iDrive knob on the center console, and BMW's latest operating system remains relatively easy to use given its complexity. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022 These flat keys make a cheap plastic noise when pressed, but the knob has a smooth, rubber-like texture that's delightful to touch. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 Stephens didn’t want a glaring touchscreen bolted to the 993R’s dashboard, so a simple twist-knob offers five preset levels of ride stiffness. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The primary advantage a split beam wrench has over a standard click wrench is that setting the torque value with the dial is considerably faster than twisting a knob up the length of the handle. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2022 Use childproofing knob covers and door alarms to prevent children from exiting your home unnoticed. Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 There's a simple knob that selects some preset modes—Sport, Eco, Normal—as well as two big N buttons on the steering wheel that cue up custom modes. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 2 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English knobbe; akin to Middle Low German knubbe knob
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
Phrases Containing knob
Kids Definition
knob
noun
ˈnäb
1
: a small rounded handle
2
: a rounded switch on an electronic device
3
: a rounded lump
Her dog has a knob of a tail.
4
: a rounded hill
Medical Definition
knob
noun
ˈnäb
: a rounded protuberance or lump
knobby
adjective
as in knobbly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- knobbly
- knobbed
- lumpish
- ropy
- nubby
- viscous
- nubbly
- thickened
- ropey
- thick
- clotted
- coagulated
- lumpy
- congealed
- chunky
- pebbly
- clumpy
- gelled
- curdy
- clabbered
- curdled
- jagged
- bumpy
- knotty
- knotted
- broken
- irregular
- coarse
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- smooth