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knob

/nɒb/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
  2. A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers.
  3. A ball-shaped part of a handle, lever, etc., designed to be grabbed by the hand.
  4. A rounded ornament on the hilt of an edged weapon; a pommel.
  5. A prominent, rounded bump along a mountain ridge.
  6. A prominent rounded hill.
  7. (of a man) To have sex with.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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