knob

nɒb

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#1·17h ago

A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.

Origin: From , from , probably ultimately from a variant of , one of several kn- words related to *knudaną. Compare , cnoppe, , knubbe, , , knapp, , , , bud, , knob, button, bud, , , , potato, knob, round top, and , , , , knob, pommel, . Also compare , small projection, knob (button, tassel, tuft, etc.), hill, hilltop, etc.), from , summit, top, which is possibly related to (whence ), from , lump, clod. Cognate with , knobbel, , Knubbel. See also knop. For the sense of a rounded hill, see nab and knab. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·17h ago

A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers.

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#3·17h ago

A ball-shaped part of a handle, lever, etc., designed to be grabbed by the hand.

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