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knob

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A circular rounded projection or protuberance.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

nahb
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈnɑb

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A circular rounded projection or protuberance

  2. A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.

  3. A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers.

  4. A ball-shaped part of a handle, lever, etc., designed to be grabbed by the hand.

  5. An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger

  6. A round handle

verb

  1. intransitive

    Protrude

  2. transitive

    Furnish or produce with a knob, knobble

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A circular rounded projection or protuberance

Used this way, knob is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use knob

  • “Turn the door knob to open it and enter the room.”

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Sense: circular rounded projection or protuberance

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