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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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