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| boss2 |
an ornamental projection, such as a knob or stud. [1/4 definitions] |
| dial |
a disk or knob on a television or radio for tuning to different channels. [1/6 definitions] |
| doorknob |
a rounded handle or knob used to open and close a door. |
| knobby |
like a lump or knob. [1/2 definitions] |
| music box |
a box containing a mechanical device that plays music. The music plays by winding a knob, lifting the lid of the box, or some other action. |
| night latch |
a door lock that can be opened by a knob from the inside but that requires a key to open it from the outside. |
| nub |
a knob or knoblike protuberance. [1/3 definitions] |
| nubble |
a small knob or lump; a little nub. |
| pommel |
the knob on a sword hilt. [1/3 definitions] |
| pull |
a thing used for pulling, as a handle or knob. [1/16 definitions] |
| pummel |
a knob, such as is found on the hilt of a sword; pommel. [1/3 definitions] |
| push button |
a small button or knob that is pushed, esp. to close or open an electrical circuit. |
| reed stop |
a set of organ pipes operated by a single stop or knob. |
| stem1 |
the projection from the rim of a watch bearing the knob for winding. [1/9 definitions] |
| stem-winding |
wound by turning a knob attached to the end of a stem. |
| stud1 |
a nail with a rounded knob or head that sticks out. Studs were once used as protective devices attached to weapons or armor and are now used to decorate clothing and furniture. [1/5 definitions] |
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