Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knobby
adjective
/ˈnɒbi/
Definition
Having knobs or rounded lumps; uneven and rough in texture.
Examples
- The knobby roots of the tree twisted and turned in the soil.
- He preferred the knobby surface of the old baseball rather than a smooth one.
- Knobby vegetables like gnarled carrots can often be just as tasty as their smoother counterparts.
Meaning
The term ‘knobby’ is used to describe something that has many bumps or protrusions, often giving it a textured, irregular surface.
Synonyms
- bumpy
- lumpy
- rough
- gibbous
- bulbous
