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knob

/nɒb/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of handle or control, usually knurled or knobbed, used to operate various mechanical devices or adjust settings.

    - "He turned the knob to adjust the temperature."
    - "The radio had a volume knob that could be easily reached."
Pronunciation
  1. /nɒb/



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Synonyms

dick , get up in , schlong
Rhymes
Words rhyming with knob
nob , job , dob , gob , robb
Homophones
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  1. Knob (en) : A type of handle or control

  2. Knob (Scottish Gaelic) : A hill or mound

Variants
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knob , knobbed , knobbier , knobbiest , knobby , knobs , nobby , nob , nobs , stop knob , stop knobs
Etymology
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Old English cnobbe, from knobben 'to knock'. The word has been used since the 14th century.

Trivia
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  1. The largest knob ever made is the 'Big Knob' in Georgia, USA, which measures 13 feet (4 meters) in diameter and 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall.

  2. In ancient Egypt, knobs were used as symbols of power and authority, often carved from precious materials and set into the handles of royal scepters and thrones.

Related Concepts
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  1. Handle: A knob is a type of handle, but not all handles are knobs. A knob is characterized by its knurled or textured surface, which provides a better grip.

  2. Control: A knob is a type of control used to operate mechanical devices or adjust settings. Other types of controls include levers, switches, and pedals.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'knob' is often used metaphorically to refer to a person in a position of power or authority. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', the character Falstaff refers to Prince Hal as 'the young knob'. In art, there are several sculptures and paintings depicting various types of knobs, often used as symbols of power or control.

How to Memorize "knob"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a round, textured object that you can turn or adjust with your hand.
    - Visualize a handle or control on a machine or appliance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'knob' with the idea of control or adjustment.
    - Think of a knob as a handle that can be turned or adjusted.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Knobs Know Best' to remember that a knob is a type of handle or control.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Turn the Knob' to remember how to use a knob to adjust settings.

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