knob
Pronunciation: [nɑb]
Word
Context: “furniture”
(noun) a round handle that you turn to open or close something, like a door or a drawer. It helps you grab and move things easily.
Example
She turned the knob and opened the door.
Example
He tried to turn the knob, but it was stuck and wouldn't move.
Example
Can you show me how to turn the knob to open the drawer?
Context: “controls”
(noun) a round control on a machine or device that you turn to adjust settings, like volume or brightness. It helps you change things easily.
Example
He turned the volume knob to make the music louder.
Example
The knob for adjusting the brightness broke, so I couldn't change the light.
Example
Where is the knob to adjust the temperature on this oven?
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