Idiom
necker's knob
Meaning
Synonym of Brodie knob.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He installed a necker's knob to make steering easier.”
“You spin the necker's knob to turn the forklift quickly in the warehouse.”
“The driver attached a necker's knob to the steering wheel to help him maneuver the heavy truck through tight city streets.”
“Because she only has the use of one arm, the mechanic fitted a necker's knob so she can safely turn the car while parking.”
“The old bus driver prefers using a necker's knob because it reduces the strain on his wrists during long shifts behind the wheel.”
“While the vintage tractor lacked modern power steering, the addition of a worn necker's knob allowed the farmer to navigate the uneven fields with surprising precision.”
Examples
simple
“He installed a necker's knob to make steering easier.”
“You spin the necker's knob to turn the forklift quickly in the warehouse.”
contextual
“The driver attached a necker's knob to the steering wheel to help him maneuver the heavy truck through tight city streets.”
“Because she only has the use of one arm, the mechanic fitted a necker's knob so she can safely turn the car while parking.”
“The old bus driver prefers using a necker's knob because it reduces the strain on his wrists during long shifts behind the wheel.”
complex
“While the vintage tractor lacked modern power steering, the addition of a worn necker's knob allowed the farmer to navigate the uneven fields with surprising precision.”
Origin
The term originates from the humorous suggestion that the steering wheel attachment allows a driver to operate the vehicle with a single hand, thereby leaving the other arm free to provide romantic attention to a companion. This manual convenience reportedly facilitates the act of necking while in motion, a social arrangement which evidently prioritized the passenger’s comfort over the driver’s adherence to standard safety protocols.
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