Meaning of knob In English

• 0 a round handle, or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:

  • a brass door knob

  • Turn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.

• 1 a small amount of something solid, especially butter:

  • Put a knob of butter in the frying pan.

• 2 a penis

• 3 a way of addressing or referring to a person that you think is very stupid or unpleasant, usually a man :

  • Don't be such a knob.

• 4 a round handle or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment:

  • Turn the knob on the left to start the washer.