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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There are knobs to twist, levers to slide and songs to sample all while maintaining an interaction with the crowd who reacts as the DJ manipulates sound.
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to its beautiful design, the kettle also features a sturdy wooden handle and eye-catching lid complete with brass details and a glass knob to add extra flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Easy to use, the heater has just one knob and two choices.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
The thick silver knobs that turned a quiet, electric green with a humming, thrumming current that sent every audiophile’s heart racing.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to its beautiful design, the kettle also features a sturdy wooden handle and eye-catching lid complete with brass details and a glass knob to add extra flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Easy to use, the heater has just one knob and two choices.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
The thick silver knobs that turned a quiet, electric green with a humming, thrumming current that sent every audiophile’s heart racing.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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