knobby

Example Sentences

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Celeriac — the knobby, subterranean root of the celery plant — makes an especially luxurious purée after a simmer in stock and dairy.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

“That’s good,” he said, before pointing a knobby finger at me.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024

This capable off-roader can be had with knobby all-terrain tires and a high ground clearance to set you up for trips to the mountains, deserts and beaches.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Whatever it is studio technicians do seated at those knobby soundboards, Payne achieves with acting and characterization.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Now even the gentlemen go around with their white, knobby knees peeking out from under their long shirttails.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone