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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKnobble
/ˈnɒb.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small knob, lump, or protuberance on a surface.
"The wooden handle was covered in decorative knobs and knobbles."
- 1
To shape or furnish with small knobs or lumps.
"The artisan decided to knobble the walking stick for a better grip."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as a diminutive of the Middle English word 'knob', which traces back to Middle Low German or Middle Dutch words meaning a rounded lump or knot. The suffix '-le' functions diminutively, developing into its current English usage by the late 18th century to describe small lumps or protuberances.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Knobble" is said worldwide
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petite bosse
Transliteration: pətit bɔs
"Le bois présentait de petites bosses rugueuses."
Höckerlein
Transliteration: hœkɐlaɪn
"Der Ast hatte kleine Knötchen an der Oberfläche."
groppo
Transliteration: ˈɡroppo
"Il ramo aveva un piccolo groppo ruvido."
bultito
Transliteration: bulˈtito
"La superficie de la madera tenía pequeños bultitos."
caroço
Transliteration: kaˈɾosu
"O bastão apresentava pequenos caroços."
गांठ
Transliteration: gaanth
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"लकड़ी की सतह पर छोटी गांठे थीं।"
小疙瘩
Transliteration: xiǎo gēda
Script: 中文汉字
"这根木棒表面有一些小疙瘩。"
작은 혹
Transliteration: jageun hok
Script: 한국어 한글
"나무 막대 표면에 작은 혹들이 있었다."
小さなこぶ
Transliteration: chiisana kobu
Script: 日本語
"木の棒の表面には小さなこぶがあった。"
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