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“Knobs” or “Nobs”

knobs / nobs 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

knobs n·AA·b·z

  • nouna circular rounded projection or protuberance.
  • nouna round handle.
  • nounan ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger.

nobs

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“knobs”

  • …sometimes ringed by epoccipitals, bony knobs that gave the margin a…
  • Elimination of protruding knobs and controls in passenger compartment
  • …lacked any indication of quill knobs (papillae ulnares), or bony attachment…
  • all in-house designed knobs, pick-ups, bridge tuner parts, etc.
  • …Tabor, MN - New stop knobs and automatic pedal

“nobs”

  • …puzzle sold over four million copies.

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