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- [nob]
- /nɒb/
- /nɒb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nob]
- /nɒb/
Definitions of knobs word
- noun knobs a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like. 1
- noun knobs a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk. 1
- noun knobs Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work. 1
- noun knobs a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge. 1
- verb with object knobs to produce a knob on. 1
- verb with object knobs to furnish with a knob. 1
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Origin of knobs
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English knobbe < Middle Low German
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Parts of speech for Knobs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knobs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
knobs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for knobs
noun knobs
verb knobs
- finials — Plural form of finial.
Antonyms for knobs
noun knobs
- depressions — Plural form of depression.
Top questions with knobs
- how to install cabinet knobs?
- how to replace shower knobs?
- where to place cabinet knobs?