controlknobs
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl nɒbz/
US /kənˈtroʊl nɑːbz/
Small round handles you turn to make a machine do something.
He turned the controlknobs on the radio to find a clear station.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The round parts on a device that let you change settings like volume or temperature.
The controlknobs on the oven let her set the right heat.
3. The people or groups that make the important decisions in an organization.
The controlknobs of the company met to plan the new year.
4. Adjustable parts used to fine-tune how a machine works.
The technician adjusted the controlknobs until the engine ran smoothly.