as in chunks
a small uneven mass
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Recent Examples of knobs
Are automakers welcoming back physical knobs and switches?
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
The system shook hands with my Droid immediately, and the sound system, happily, has knobs.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Also, the control knobs are on the front of the unit, eliminating the need to reach over hot pots and pans.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There's a hard button to swap functions between the two and two physical control knobs.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
The kitchen features a Waterworks faucet and fixtures, and cabinets painted in London Stone by Farrow & Ball with knobs from Nickey Kehoe.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
The large knobs are easy to turn, and the eyepiece stays in place (and focus), making this a great starter microscope for young scientists.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
The system shook hands with my Droid immediately, and the sound system, happily, has knobs.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Also, the control knobs are on the front of the unit, eliminating the need to reach over hot pots and pans.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There's a hard button to swap functions between the two and two physical control knobs.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
The kitchen features a Waterworks faucet and fixtures, and cabinets painted in London Stone by Farrow & Ball with knobs from Nickey Kehoe.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
The large knobs are easy to turn, and the eyepiece stays in place (and focus), making this a great starter microscope for young scientists.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Knobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knobs. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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