knobbed

Studded with lumps

Knobbed means having a knob or knobs—rounded protuberances or lumps: a knobbed walking stick, knobbed tires for better traction.

The word describes surfaces or objects with bumpy, bulging features rather than smooth ones.

surface

bumpy

Uneven in surface

pebbled · studded · nodular · protuberant · raised · rough · uneven · corrugated · dimpled · lumpy

shape

bulbous

Swollen and round

domed · swollen · clubbed · capitate · headed · tipped · terminated · capped · crowned · finial

ornamented

decorative

Serving to beautify

ornamental · embellished · adorned · scrolled · baluster · spindle · newel · cabinet · handle · furniture

biological

antler

Deer's bony headgear

  • hornPointed animal headgear
  • rootUnderground absorbing structure
  • tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir

joint · node · gall · burl · outgrowth · rhizome · ginger · celeriac · arthritic · knotted

grip

handle

Part for gripping

  • gripSecure manual hold
  • leverPivoting bar for lifting
  • dialGraduated circular indicator

switch · control · adjustment · tuning · faucet · steering · throttle · volume · selector

Opposites
surface texture

knobbedsmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

flat · even · sleek · plain · polished

shape/form

knobbedstraight

Not curved or crooked

streamlined · uniform · regular · cylindrical · tapered

Phrases
Family

knobby, knobbly, knobbier, knobbiest

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G