Meaning
knob, dial, grip
- a round control knob or dial on an appliance, device, or dashboard
- handle grip on a bicycle, motorcycle, or tool
In a sentence
Gira la manopola verso destra per alzare il volume.
Turn the knob to the right to turn up the volume.
La manopola del forno si è staccata ieri sera.
The oven knob came off yesterday evening.
Perché non ruoti la manopola per regolare la temperatura?
Why don't you turn the dial to adjust the temperature?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manopola | feminine · singular |
| manopole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from 'pomello' (door knob) or 'maniglia' (door handle).