Meaning & Definition of word "Knob"
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Knob
/nɒb/
noun:
- 1. A rounded handle or control for a door or drawer.
- Example: She turned the knob and opened the door quietly.
- 2. A rounded protuberance on an object, typically used for grasping or turning.
- Example: The oven has a knob for controlling the temperature.
- 3. A small rounded or cylindrical projection or a handle for operating a mechanical device.
- Example: He adjusted the volume using the knob on the stereo.
- 4. A lumpy or rounded mass.
- Example: There was a knob of butter on the bread.
Etymology
Middle English 'knobbe', probably from a Scandinavian source.
Common Phrases and Expressions
knob head:
A slang term for a foolish person.
on the knob:
Refers to manipulating or adjusting a control.
Related Words
handle:
A part of an object designed for holding or controlling.
switch:
A device for making or breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
Slang Meanings of knob
Meaning: A derogatory term for a man, often implying that he is foolish.
Example Sentence: You're acting like a total knob right now.
Meaning: Commonly used in British English to refer to a person who behaves ineptly.
Example Sentence: He’s such a knob for not following instructions.