knobbly

adjective
UK: /ˈnɒb.əl.i/
US: /ˈnɑː.bəl.i/

  1. Having many small, hard lumps or bumps on the surface.

    1. The tree has a knobbly trunk.
    2. The old walking stick felt knobbly in his hand, providing a firm grip as he walked.

Synonyms

bumpy nodular lumpy gnarled

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "knobbly" is /ˈnɒb.əl.i/ in British English and /ˈnɑː.bəl.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "knobbly": bumpy, nodular, lumpy, gnarled.

Example usage of "knobbly": "The tree has a knobbly trunk.". More examples on the page.