Knobby

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑbi/

Definitions of knobby

adjective having or covered with knobs or protrusions

Example Sentences

A1 The knobby tree branch was easy to climb.

A2 She picked up the knobby rock and skipped it across the pond.

B1 The knobby texture of the sweater made it cozy to wear in the winter.

B2 The knobby handle of the walking stick provided a comfortable grip during the hike.

C1 The knobby surface of the coral reef was teeming with marine life.

C2 The knobby roots of the ancient tree intertwined with the rocks, creating a stunning natural sculpture.

Examples of knobby in a Sentence

formal The knobby surface of the rock provided a good grip for climbing.

informal I tripped over the knobby roots sticking out of the ground.

slang Check out the knobby tires on that off-road vehicle!

figurative Her knobby fingers danced across the piano keys with grace.

Grammatical Forms of knobby

• past tense: knobbed
• plural: knobbies
• comparative: knobbier
• superlative: knobbiest
• present tense: knobs
• future tense: will knob
• perfect tense: have knobbed
• continuous tense: is knobbing
• singular: knobby
• positive degree: knobby
• infinitive: to knob
• gerund: knobbing
• participle: knobbed

Origin and Evolution of knobby

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'knobby' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'knobbi' which means full of knobs or rounded protuberances.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'knobby' has retained its meaning of having knobs or rounded protuberances, but it has also been used figuratively to describe someone or something as being rough or uneven in texture or appearance.