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knob

/nɒb/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a round handle on a door or a piece of furniture that you turn to open it.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The door knob is loose — can you fix it?

Turn the knob on the radio to make it louder.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.

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knobsknobby