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IELTS BNC: 9973 COCA: 7863

knob

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
knob /ˈnɑːb/ noun
plural knobs
knob
/ˈnɑːb/
noun
plural knobs
Learner's definition of KNOB
[count]
: a round switch on a television, radio, etc.(电视、收音机等的)旋钮
: a round handle on a door, drawer, etc.(门、抽屉等的)球形把手
chiefly British : a small lump or piece of something一小块
British, informal + impolite : penis

with knobs on

British, informal
: with extra things added尤其突出的;更加如此的
IELTS BNC: 9973 COCA: 7863

knob

noun

1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
knobbed adjective
knobby adjective

Example Sentences

a carved walking stick with a silver knob toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
Recent Examples on the Web And Fields has said one of the bigger tasks in his Year 2 journey will be dialing down his greedy knob a few notches, resisting the urge to search for a big play when a positive gain is ready-made. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 NordicTrack's stationary bike is designed to deliver, thanks to its generous touchscreen and convenient knob to crank up the resistance. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 The latter can also be controlled by the iDrive knob on the center console, and BMW's latest operating system remains relatively easy to use given its complexity. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022 These flat keys make a cheap plastic noise when pressed, but the knob has a smooth, rubber-like texture that's delightful to touch. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 Stephens didn’t want a glaring touchscreen bolted to the 993R’s dashboard, so a simple twist-knob offers five preset levels of ride stiffness. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The primary advantage a split beam wrench has over a standard click wrench is that setting the torque value with the dial is considerably faster than twisting a knob up the length of the handle. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2022 Use childproofing knob covers and door alarms to prevent children from exiting your home unnoticed. Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 There's a simple knob that selects some preset modes—Sport, Eco, Normal—as well as two big N buttons on the steering wheel that cue up custom modes. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 2 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English knobbe; akin to Middle Low German knubbe knob

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of knob was in the 15th century
IELTS BNC: 9973 COCA: 7863
knob

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + KNOB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEdoor門把手control, volume控制/音量旋鈕Adjust the control knobs by pressing lightly.輕輕按壓來調節控制旋鈕。brass銅旋鈕VERB + KNOBadjust, fiddle with, touch, turn, twiddle, twist調節/撥弄/觸碰/轉動/旋轉/扭動旋鈕I've tried fiddling with the knobs, but nothing seems to happen.我試着撥弄那些旋鈕,但似乎什麼作用也沒有。try嘗試轉動旋鈕I tried the knob, and this time the door opened.我試着旋動球形把手,這次門開了。PREPOSITIONknob on⋯上的旋鈕the knobs on the radio收音機的旋鈕

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