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Brodie knob

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  • noun dated A knob attached to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle, especially before the widespread availability of power steering, helping the driver steer with one arm.

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  1. necker's knob

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  • vendingmachine commented on the word Brodie knob

    A few examples here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie_knob

    I remember seeing this thingamajig but I never knew it had a name.

    November 21, 2019

  • ruzuzu commented on the word Brodie knob

    Thanks, vm--you just answered a question I didn't even know I had!

    November 22, 2019

  • vendingmachine commented on the word Brodie knob

    The plot thickens...

    necker's knob: 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.

    November 25, 2019