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A protuberance or lump, especially at the end or on the surface of something
“She was beginning to topple over when all of a sudden she felt a large knob sticking out of the rock.”
A large, shapeless mass of something
“Heat the remaining oil and a knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a low heat.”
A round button or switch for adjusting or controlling a machine
“He carefully reached up and turned the small metal knob on the wall by his bed, allowing dim lighting to shine from the ceiling.”
A ball-shaped handle on a door or drawer
“We reached a simple wooden door with a brass knob and roses carved around the handle.”
A part of a device used to manage the performance of a machine or system
A naturally raised area of land
A knob, peg, or nail used to suspend garments briefly
A device or object attached to a door for signaling or gaining access
A boss, rivet, or pin with a large head
To engage in carnal activity
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