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Knobs
A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
📖 Definitions of "Knobs"
noun
- 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.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Knobs"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| nodenoun | (networking) A computer or other device attached to a network. |
| pommelnoun | A rounded knob or handle. |
| boilsnoun | The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point. |
| bonesnoun | (plural only) The framework or foundation of something. |
| budsnoun | (usually uncountable, slang) Potent cannabis taken from the flowering part of the plant (the "bud"), or marijuana generally. |
| bumpsnoun | (British, with "the") The ritual tossing of someone into the air to celebrate their birthday. |
| buttonsnoun | (colloquial) A remote control. |
| cadresnoun | A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. |
| commandersnoun | One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization. |
| commandsnoun | An order to do something. |
| controllersnoun | One who controls something. |
| controlsnoun | (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something. |
| cufflinksnoun | A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together. |
| dents | a British company that crafts luxury leather gloves, handbags, and small leather goods. |
| echelonsnoun | A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society. |
| gunmennoun | A criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer. |
| handfulsnoun | The amount that a hand will grasp or contain. |
| handholdsnoun | A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing. |
| handlebarsnoun | (chiefly in the plural) The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands. |
| handlesnoun | The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved. |
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