knob

[ nob ]

noun

1. a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
2. a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.
3. Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.
4. a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.

verb (used with object)

, knobbed, knob·bing.

1. to produce a knob on.
2. to furnish with a knob.
3. (in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.

knob

/ nɒb /

noun

1. a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk
2. a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded
3. a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge
4. taboo.
   a slang word for penis
5. and the same to you with knobs on or and the same to you with brass knobs on informal.
   the same to you but even more so

verb

1. tr to supply or ornament with knobs
2. intr to form into a knob; bulge
3. taboo.
   to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

knob

/ nŏb /

1. A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

Derived Forms

• ˈknobby, adjective
• ˈknobˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• knoblike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

1350–1400; Middle English knobbe < Middle Low German

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop

Example Sentences

So I turned the knob and gingerly walked in.

From Los Angeles Times

Interactive tables will allow you to explore the actors of Warner Bros. past and present, while special effects stations can add or subtract digital accouterments with the movement of a knob.

From Los Angeles Times

As Noah grew taller and stronger, LyBurtus stripped bare the walls of her apartment to try to make it safe, installed shatterproof windows and removed a knob from a closet door to prevent Noah from using it as a foothold to scale over the top of the closet door.

From Los Angeles Times

I turn the knob, and the door opens.

From Literature

The knob on the front door twists and the door swings open....

From Literature

Related Words

• doorknob
• latch
• lever