knob
Example Sentences
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"There is a splice site in Homer1 that can be pharmacologically targeted, which may be an ideal way to help dial the knob on brain signal-to-noise levels," Rajasethupathy says.
From Science Daily
He learned to beatmatch by plugging a player into each side of his amplifier and using the balance knob to fade between them.
From Los Angeles Times
“There’s a limit to how many knobs we can turn to effect any sort of rapid change. It’s a long, slow process.”
From Los Angeles Times
She had the kind that had batteries and a digital display and a few that that had a knob on top that showed the temperature.
From MarketWatch
There are no knobs to be found; doors open with hidden latches and levers.
From Los Angeles Times
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