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“Knob” or “Nob”

Overview

knob / nob are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

knob: (noun) a circular rounded projection or protuberance. (noun) a round handle. (noun) an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger.

nob: NA

Pronunciation

knob: n·AA·b

nob: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “knob”

  • …listeners had to turn the knob 'left of the dial'.
  • …a grenade as the door knob jammed into his ribs.
  • …the mining town of Iron Knob, to the east by Spencer…
  • …in Goshen is an unnamed knob on the ridge (near Goves…
  • As the Iron Knob deposits were worked out, the…
  • …Gerstle River, Gold King Creek, Knob Ridge, Tok Junction
  • The freezer control knob only controls the amount of…
  • …of men playing a ball-like knob of apricot root (in lieu…
  • …iron ore mined at Peculiar Knob near Coober Pedy, 600 km
  • KNOB (FM) in Healdsburg, California

Examples of “nob”

  • Nob Hill, Portland, Oregon, a neighborhood…
  • Nob Hill, Virginia, an unincorporated community…
  • Nob Hill, Hong Kong, a private…
  • Nob Hill at Guantanamo Bay Naval
  • Nob Hill, Albuquerque, a neighborhood in…
  • Nob Hill is a neighborhood in…
  • Nob Hill (disambiguation)
  • Nob's T puzzle: Designed by Nob…
  • Nob Hill may also refer to:
  • Nob Hill Foods, a trading name…


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