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knobby
This term evokes a tactile sense of irregularity and roughness. It is most frequently used to describe organic textures, such as the gnarled bark of an ancient tree or the uneven surface of a root, where the protrusions feel hard and rounded rather than sharp or jagged.
When applied to human anatomy, the word often carries a slightly critical or descriptive tone regarding physical awkwardness. It specifically highlights the visibility of bone through skin, typically in the context of knees or knuckles, suggesting a lean or gangly physique.
Meanings
Examples
He has knobby knees that stick out when he wears shorts.
Look at these knobby roots pushing through the pavement.
Her fingers are thin and knobby from years of arthritis.
I need a pair of knobby tires for the mountain trail.
The creature had a strange knobby head with several protrusions.
The walking stick was made from a knobby piece of driftwood.