Definition

Describing something that has small, rounded bumps or knobs on its surface.

Example

The knobbly tree trunk was difficult to climb because of its uneven surface.

Conversation

Have you seen that knobbly tree in the park?

Yeah, it's so interesting looking!

I wonder how it got so knobbly over the years.

Maybe it’s just a unique species or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Knobbly is derived from "knob" (from Middle English *knobbe*, meaning a rounded lump or protuberance) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "knobbly" describes something that has a rounded, lump-like shape or surface.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'knob' as a rounded bump, and remember that 'knobbly' means something that has a bumpy or rounded surface.

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