1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
Examples of knob in a Sentence
a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Fertility all of a sudden seemed like a knob that governments could turn at will.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
What to look for in a quality shower faucet
Components
Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The base features an easy grip control knob and a detachable cord for clean storage, and the carafe, filter, and plunger are dishwasher safe.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Its retro design, which skips a color screen for a slim digital display set below tactile knobs, stokes nostalgia while delivering excellent sound quality.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
What to look for in a quality shower faucet
Components
Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The base features an easy grip control knob and a detachable cord for clean storage, and the carafe, filter, and plunger are dishwasher safe.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Its retro design, which skips a color screen for a slim digital display set below tactile knobs, stokes nostalgia while delivering excellent sound quality.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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