knobbiness

/nˈɑbɪnəs/ noun

The state or condition of being knobby.

Word Origin From a Germanic root meaning 'lump, knot.' Knob is the base, then -y makes it 'full of knobs,' and -ness turns that into a noun: the state of being knobby. The PIE root *gneubh- also gives us words like 'knob' and 'knot.' Knobbiness describes a surface covered in bumps — you can almost feel the texture.

noun The state or condition of being knobby. countable

The knobbiness of the old oak tree's bark provided perfect footholds for climbing.

(名词) 多节;多疙瘩 【多节状态】

老橡树树皮的疙瘩状为攀爬提供了完美的立足点。

(sustantivo) El estado o condición de ser nudoso.

La nudosidad de la corteza del viejo roble proporcionaba puntos de apoyo perfectos para trepar.

(nom) nodosité; caractère noueux; aspect bossu; protubérance [État ou caractère de ce qui est noueux, couvert de bosses ou de protubérances.]

La knobbiness de l'écorce du vieux chêne offrait des prises parfaites pour grimper.

(Substantiv) Der Zustand oder die Eigenschaft, mit vielen kleinen, runden Erhebungen oder Verdickungen versehen zu sein.

Die **Knobbiness** der alten Eichenrinde bot perfekte Tritte fürs Klettern.

(名詞) でこぼこしている性質や状態。こぶだらけであること。

古い樫の木の樹皮のでこぼこが、登るための最適な足掛かりとなった。

(substantivo) nodosidade; protuberância; irregularidade [O estado ou condição de ser nodoso.]

A nodosidade da casca do velho carvalho proporcionava pontos de apoio perfeitos para escalar.

Word parts: knob + y + ness

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