— knoblike , adj.
/nob/ , n. , v. , knobbed, knobbing .
n.
1. a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
2. a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.
3. Archit. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.
4. a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.
v.t.
5. to produce a knob on.
6. to furnish with a knob.
7. (in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.
[ 1350-1400; ME knobbe ]