Knob Verb Synonyms: boss, stud, protuberance, projection, protrusion, handle
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Technology / Motorcycle / Knobbies: The type of tires used by supercross and motocross racers. These tires have large square knobs of rubber tread that are designed and arranged in various ways to best grab the dirt. Sometimes mechanics MORE
Entertainment / Bowling / Choke: Failing to perform in a positive manner when the pressure was on the player. To perform poorly in an important situation because of nerves. To become over-anxious and miss badly. MORE
Entertainment / Photography / Rack And Pinion Focusing: Mechanical focusing system used on copying or monorail cameras. A pinion engages a rack on a slide. Focusing is achieved by turning a knob or wheel, which moves the lens or image panel. MORE
Technology / Home Audio / Potentiometer: A three-terminal variable resistor. Two terminals connect to the ends of a flat resistor, while the third terminal is attached to a moveable contact that interfaces with the resistive element. The mov MORE
Entertainment / Ice Hockey / Paddle: The wide portion above the blade of a goalie's stick. MORE
Technology / Motorcycle / Enrichener: The Enrichener is a device that restricts the air intake to result in a richer fuel mixture which assists in starting the engine. This is a term used by Harley-Davidson. Another, more commonly used, t MORE