Definition of Knob

1. Noun. A circular rounded projection or protuberance.

Exact synonyms: Boss
Specialized synonyms: Knobble, Nailhead
Generic synonyms: Projection
Derivative terms: Boss

2. Noun. A round handle.
Specialized synonyms: Doorhandle, Doorknob, Stop
Generic synonyms: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold

3. Noun. Any thickened enlargement.
Exact synonyms: Node, Thickening
Generic synonyms: Convex Shape, Convexity
Derivative terms: Knobby

4. Noun. An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger.
Exact synonyms: Pommel
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Group relationships: Hilt

Definition of Knob

1. n. A hard protuberance; a hard swelling or rising; a bunch; a lump; as, a knob in the flesh, or on a bone.

2. v. i. To grow into knobs or bunches; to become knobbed.

Definition of Knob

1. a rounded protuberance [n -S] : KNOBBED, KNOBLIKE [adj]

Medical Definition of Knob

1. A protuberance; a mass; a nodule. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Knob

knittings
knitting machine
knitting needle
knitting stitch
knittle
knittles
knitwear
knitwears
knitwork
knit stitch
knive
knived
knives
kniving
knob (current term)
knob (current term)
knobbed
knobber
knobber
knobbers
knobbier
knobbiest
knobble
knobbled
knobbler
knobbles
knobblier
knobbliest
knobbling
knobbly

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