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knob Geography a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge knob [näb] (design engineering) A component that is placed on a control shaft to facilitate manual rotation of the shaft; sometimes has a pointer or markings to indicate shaft position. (geology) A rounded eminence, such as a knoll, hillock, or small hill or mountain, and especially a prominent or isolated hill with steep sides. A peak or other projection at the top of a hill or mountain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Straight up to the main entrance he walked, laid his hand upon the knob of the heavy iron door, pushed it open without command, entered and found himself in the presence of a half-dozen armed men. This she did because she had seen something under it--a round knob which had been covered by the leaves hanging over it. Gently he turned the knob and pushed the door ajar. |
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