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knob

/nɒb/ noun · British & US
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What does knob mean?

noun

A small, usually rounded or oval, piece of wood, metal, or other material used to operate a mechanism, such as a door handle or a valve. A control or handle, especially one on a machine or device.

Example

"She turned the knob to adjust the volume on the radio."

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