knobby

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Adjective knobby has 1 sense

knobby, knobbly - having knobs; "had knobbly knees"
Antonym: shapely (indirect, via unshapely)

Definitions from the Web

Knobby

Definition:

adjective

1. Covered in or having small, knob-like projections or bumps.

2. Bulbous or lumpy in appearance.

noun

1. A small, knob-like projection or bump.

Sample Sentences:

1. The knobby surface of the tree branch made it difficult to grip.

2. She found a knobby rock on the beach, perfect for skipping across the water.

3. The old man's knobby knees poked out from his shorts.

4. The patient's knobby joints were a sign of arthritis.