knob

knob (nɒb)

—n
1.	a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk
2.	a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded
3.	a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge
4.	taboo (Brit) a slang word for penis
5.	informal (Brit) and the same to you with knobs on, and the same to you with brass knobs on the same to you but even more so

—vb , knobs, knobbing, knobbed
6.	(tr) to supply or ornament with knobs
7.	(intr) to form into a knob; bulge
8.	taboo (Brit) to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

[C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop]

'knobby

—*adj*

'knoblike

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

knob

1373, knobe, probably from a Scand. or Ger. source (cf. M.L.G. knobbe "knob," O.N. knyfill "short horn"). Meaning "knoll, isolated round hill" is first recorded 1650, especially in U.S.

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knob

(nŏb) Pronunciation Key
A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

Example sentences from the web

By turning the knob on its hilt, it transforms him back into the sentinel knight.

The itasca terrain is sometimes referred to as knob and kettle.

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Slang

get one's knob polished

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Matching Quote

"Climbing the bole of the tree, a man clings with all his arms and legs, and lays hold of every knob and sliver. When he mounts amongst the branches, it should be with a more easy alacrity. A man will often be apt at the one operation, yet awkward at the other. Nor is it, indeed, common to meet with a man of such a character as can be carried from a low condition of life through successive ascents, with an aptitude for every condition into which he passes; and thus it is that men who rise well will often stand infirmly. But for want of due consideration being given to the nature of men and circumstances, it is a usual thing to hear, not only regret but surprise expressed, when a man who has attained an elevated position in life exhibits in that position those very defects of character through which he is there."

-Sir Henry Taylor