Definition of knob - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
furnitureUK rounded handle on a door or drawerUK
- She turned the knob to open the door.
2.
shaperounded protuberance from a flat surface
- The tree had a large knob on its trunk.
3.
control switchTECH. US round switch on machinery or equipmentTECH. US
- He adjusted the volume using the radio knob.
4.
cookingUK small amount of butterUK
- Add a knob of butter to the pan.
5.
- Don't be such a knob.
6.
- He made a joke about his knob.
7.
geographyprominent rounded hill or mountain bump
- We hiked to the top of the knob.
Verb
decorationRare UK decorate or furnish with rounded handles or knobsRare UK
- They decided to knob the cabinet doors for a vintage look.
Images of knob
rounded handle on a door or drawer 
rounded protuberance from a flat surface 
round switch on machinery or equipment 
small amount of butter 
prominent rounded hill or mountain bump
Expressions with knob
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rounded handle turned to change a device setting or level
She turned the control knob to lower the oven temperature.
handle on a gear lever for changing gears in vehicles
He grabbed the gear knob to shift gears.
small piece of ginger root
She added a ginger knob to the soup for extra flavor.
small piece of butter used in cooking
Add a knob of butter to the pan.
celeriac, a root vegetable with a unique flavor
She added knob celery to the salad for extra crunch.
device on steering wheel making turning easier for any driver
He installed a steering wheel spinner knob for easier driving.
lock with a cylinder inside the doorknob
He installed a knob lock on the bedroom door.
device for easier one-handed steering
The necker's knob allows for easier one-handed steering of the vehicle.
Origin of knob
Middle English, knobbe (lump)
Terms with knob included in their meaning
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control level
position of a control or knob
controls
control knob for adjusting settings
adjust
turn a control knob to choose settings or stations
audio
control knob for adjusting high frequencies
door lock
locking mechanism in doors, operated by a key or knob
music
knob on an organ controlling sound
weapon
small metallic knob for aiming a firearm
science
small head or knob-like structure in anatomy or botany
cannon knob
knob at cannon's end for recoil control
bird
large duck with a knob on its beak
art
flower-shaped ornament or knob
ornamental
small decorative knob
control knob
knob on an organ selecting different sounds
weapon
knob on the hilt of a sword
electrical control
device that selects circuits or modes by turning a knob
transportation
knob on steering wheel for one-handed operation
watches
type of watch wound by turning a knob on the stem
armor
rounded knob in the center of a shield
texture
having many knob-like projections
shape
resembling a knob in shape or form
equipped with knob
furnished with a knob
tool
short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end
weapon
short wooden club with a heavy knob end
shapes
having a rounded, protruding shape like a knob
Examples of knob in a sentence
He admired the antique knob on the dresser. The cabinet door had a brass knob. He turned the knob gently to open the door. She turned the knob to start the washing machine. The stove's knob was stuck and wouldn't turn. Melt a knob of butter over the vegetables.
He used a knob of butter in the sauce. He's acting like a knob at the meeting. She called him a knob after the argument. He accidentally zipped his pants on his knob. The injury to his knob was painful. The knob was visible from miles away. They camped near the base of the knob. The craftsman will knob the drawers with ornate designs. They plan to knob the furniture to match the antique style.
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- French:bouton, orner de boutons, ...
- German:Knauf, verzieren, ...
- Italian:pomello, aggiungere pomelli, ...
- Spanish:pomo, adornar, ...
- Portuguese:puxador, adornar, ...
- Chinese:门把手, 点缀, ...
- Japanese:ノブ, ノブで飾る, ...
- Arabic:مِقْبَض مُسْتَدِير, زَيَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:יָדִית, לְקַשֵּׁט בִּידִיוֹת, ...
- Russian:ручка, украшать, ...
- Ukrainian:ручка, оздоблювати, ...
- Hindi:नॉब, नॉब लगाना, ...
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