Definitions

1. noun

a small protruding or rounded part on an object, especially one that can be turned or moved

“The knob on the door was loose and kept falling off.”

2. noun

a part of a machine or device that can be turned or pressed to control its operation

“The knob on the radio controls the volume.”

3. verb

to decorate or furnish something with knobs

“The woodworker knobbed the chair with intricate carvings.”

4. verb

to form or shape something into a knob-like shape

“The sculptor knobbed the marble into a beautiful figurine.”

5. verb

to turn or manipulate something with a knob

“She knobbed the faucet to turn on the water.”