"necker's knob" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-necker's knob.ogg [Australia] Forms: necker's knobs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} necker's knob (plural necker's knobs)
  1. (idiomatic, slang, dated) A knob attached to the steering wheel of an automobile, especially before the widespread availability of power steering, helping the driver steer with one arm and leaving the other arm free to provide romantic attention to a companion. Tags: dated, idiomatic, slang Categories (topical): Auto parts Synonyms: necker knob Related terms: Brodie knob

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