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Knob: meaning, definitions and examples

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knob

 

[ nษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

door

A rounded handle or projection, typically on a door or drawer, that is used for opening and closing it.

Synonyms

button, grip, handle

Examples of usage

  • She turned the knob to open the door.
  • The knob on the drawer was missing.
Context #2 | Noun

control

A round control on a machine or instrument that can be turned to operate it.

Synonyms

control, dial, switch

Examples of usage

  • He adjusted the volume using the knob on the stereo.
  • The knob on the stove controls the temperature.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

A rounded lump or swelling, especially on a part of the body.

Synonyms

bump, nodule, protuberance

Examples of usage

  • The doctor felt a knob on the patient's knee.
  • She had a small knob on her wrist.

Translations

Translations of the word "knob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น botรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tombol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์žก์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุจุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knoflรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gombรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹้’ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gumb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnappur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผymษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perilla

Etymology

The word 'knob' originated from Middle English 'knobbe', which meant a small rounded protuberance, and is related to the Dutch word 'knobbel'. The use of 'knob' to refer to a door or drawer handle dates back to the 17th century. Over time, the term has expanded to include various rounded controls on machines and instruments. The word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,704, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.