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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According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, larvae and pupae can be found in out-of-the-way places like door hinges, backs of door knobs, and corners of wire baskets, underneath shelves, and around the edges of jar lids, cans, and non-food items also stored in your pantry or cupboard.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Attach seashells to your drawer knobs for a natural upgrade that only takes a few minutes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Try removing the knob and spray some electrical contact cleaner down the shaft of the knob.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Tactile switches, knobs, and handles also help connect Scout drivers with their vehicle.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Attach seashells to your drawer knobs for a natural upgrade that only takes a few minutes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Try removing the knob and spray some electrical contact cleaner down the shaft of the knob.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Tactile switches, knobs, and handles also help connect Scout drivers with their vehicle.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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 3 Sep. 2025.
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