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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The red switches aren’t very loud but are still clicky, and there’s a great knob for volume control.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
In some cases, Hyundai Design VP Ha said, touch screen systems would take several taps to execute a function a physical knob could perform immediately.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The lid features a simple metal knob and currently, this Dutch oven is available in three sizes and 10 colors, though not every color is available in every size.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
In some cases, Hyundai Design VP Ha said, touch screen systems would take several taps to execute a function a physical knob could perform immediately.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The lid features a simple metal knob and currently, this Dutch oven is available in three sizes and 10 colors, though not every color is available in every size.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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