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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Examples of knob in a Sentence
a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
Recent Examples on the Web
The height can easily be adjusted from 37.1 inches to 43 inches—simply locate the knob on the shaft of the fan, turn, and pull the shaft up or down before re-tightening the knob.
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Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Features include rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2024
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Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Features include rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for knob
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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