knobby

Meanings

• adjective

  Having projecting bumps or protuberances; rough and uneven.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knobby
nobby , clobby , lobby

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Variants

List of all variants of knobby that leads to same result
knob , knobbed , knobbier , knobbiest , knobby , knobs , nobby

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'cnabbe', meaning 'bump' or 'knob'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knobby' is often used to describe the texture of tires on off-road vehicles.

2. In the English language, 'knobby' is an example of a homophone with the word 'nobby', which means 'belonging to a noble person'. However, they have different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. bumpy: Related concept, synonym of 'knobby'. Adjective meaning having irregularities or protuberances.

2. rough: Related concept, synonym of 'knobby'. Adjective meaning lacking smoothness or evenness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'knobby' is used to describe the texture of objects such as tree bark or the surface of a character's knuckles. In music, a 'knobby' knob is a control on a musical instrument or audio equipment.

How to Memorize "knobby"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a textured surface, such as tree bark or a knitted fabric, to remember the meaning of 'knobby'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knobby' with the feeling of touching a rough, bumpy surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Knobs Need Babies', where 'knobs' represents the word 'knobby'.

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