knobs
word · lemma: knob
Definition
Round handles or controls that you turn or pull, often found on doors, drawers, or machines.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to physical controls or handles; 'door knob' and 'volume knob' are very common. Used mainly in technical or household contexts. Not typically used for lever-style handles.
Spanish: perillas - pomosPortuguese (BR): botões - puxadoresPortuguese (PT): botões - puxadoresChinese (Simplified): 旋钮 - 把手Chinese (Traditional): 旋鈕 - 把手Hindi: नॉब्स - घुंडीArabic: مقابض - أزرارBengali: নব - হাতল (বৃত্তাকার)Russian: ручки - крутилкиJapanese: ノブVietnamese: núm vặn - tay nắm trònKorean: 손잡이 - 노브Turkish: topuz - düğmeUrdu: ناب - گول دستہIndonesian: kenop - pegangan bulat
Example Sentences
If the heater's knobs get stuck, just tap them gently.
natural
Turn the knobs to open the cabinet.
basic
Kids love playing with the knobs on the stereo, even if they don't know what they do.
natural
The radio has two knobs to control the sound.
basic
She polished all the door knobs in the house.
basic
The old oven's knobs are hard to turn.
natural