English noun: knob |
1. | knob (artifact) a circular rounded projection or protuberance |
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| Synonyms | boss |
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| Broader (hypernym) | projection |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | knobble, nailhead |
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2. | knob (artifact) a round handle |
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| Broader (hypernym) | grip, handgrip, handle, hold |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | doorhandle, doorknob, stop |
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3. | knob (shape) any thickened enlargement |
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| Synonyms | node, thickening |
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| Broader (hypernym) | convex shape, convexity |
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4. | knob (artifact) an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger |
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| Synonyms | pommel |
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| Broader (hypernym) | decoration, ornament, ornamentation |
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| Part meronym | hilt |
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