01 n. A hard protuberance; a hard swelling or rising; a bunch; a lump; as, a knob in the flesh, or on a bone.
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1.
A hard protuberance; a hard swelling or rising; a bunch; a lump; as, a knob in the flesh, or on a bone.
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A knoblike ornament or handle; as, the knob of a lock, door, or drawer.
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3.
A rounded hill or mountain; as, the Pilot Knob.[U. S.]
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Phrases & compounds
Knob latch —
a latch which can be operated by turning a knob, without using a key.