knobble
/'nɔbl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small knob or lump: A knobble is a small, rounded projection or bump, often on a surface or object. It is a diminutive form of "knob."
Usage
- The word "knobble" is used to describe a small, often irregular, protuberance. It is less common than "knob" and typically implies a smaller size or a less regular shape.
Examples
- Noun:
- The old walking stick was worn smooth except for a few wooden knobbles near the handle.
- He felt a painful knobble on the tree root he had tripped over.
Advanced Usage
- "Knobbled" (Adjective): Having small knobs or bumps.
- The knobbled surface of the gourd made it difficult to grip.
Variants and Related Words
- Knob (Noun): A more common term for a rounded lump or handle.
- Knobbly (Adjective): Covered with small knobs; bumpy.
- The knobbly texture of the bark.
Synonyms
- Nub: A small lump or protuberance.
- Bump: A slight swelling or raised area.
- Node: A point in a network or a small knotty swelling.
Antonyms
- Flat: Having a level, even surface without raised areas.
- Smooth: Having an even, regular surface without lumps.