Pronunciation

/knob/

Definitions

• Noun: A small, usually rounded protuberance or handle that projects from a surface, typically for turning or pulling. For example: “The door had a brass knob that needed to be turned to open it.”

  • Noun (slang): A person’s head, especially when considered as round. For instance: “He grabbed the ball with both hands, holding it like a knob.”

• Verb (informal): To hit or strike with the head. For example: “In frustration, he knobbed the table with his forehead.”

Phrases

• “Twist the knob”: To turn a round handle on an appliance or control panel to adjust settings.
• “Pull the knob”: To grasp and pull a handle-like projection to open or operate something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She adjusted the volume on the radio by turning the little plastic knob.”
• Slang (noun): “The child was so absorbed in the game that he didn’t notice when his friend bumped him on the knob.”
• Verb: “During the intense argument, he accidentally knobbed the wall in anger.”

Synonyms

• Handle
• Dial
• Lever
• Switch (in some contexts)
• Button (for electronic devices)

Note: The slang usage of ‘knob’ to refer to a person’s head isn’t widely accepted and may be considered offensive in some regions. It’s informal and should be used with caution.