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knobs

knob
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nob]
    • /nɒb/
    • /nɒb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms for knobs

noun knobs

  • handles — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
  • doorknobs — Plural form of doorknob.
  • dials — Plural form of dial.
  • buttons — a page boy
  • handholds — Plural form of handhold.

verb knobs

  • finials — Plural form of finial.

Antonyms for knobs

noun knobs

Top questions with knobs

  • how to install cabinet knobs?
  • how to replace shower knobs?
  • where to place cabinet knobs?

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