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Almost 40 years ago,when Nicky was still in the early part of his career. The first full season he trained SYT he ran him 5 times,then 3 when he won his second Champion and then only twice the following year. He reappeared in the Kingwell as an 8yo and pulled up lame and was retired. So all in all he became harder to train season by season. He did come out of retirement the following year and ran 4 times but was a shadow of the horse he was and was retired again this time for good. Definitely in top 10 hurdlers of all time(discuss). -
Depends if you're saying he's upper class or comparing him to a male appendage.Originally posted by Quevega View Post
Think both are accepted
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Nob not knob in my book. Think that's the most random statement I've ever typed !Comment
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Knob . i would say ...... Nob's are Biscuits aren't they ?. ( HobNobs ) . ??.Originally posted by Ice View PostComment
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Knob and nob are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way when spoken aloud but are spelled differently and mean different things, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words knob and nob, the word origin of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences.
A knob is a handle on a door, drawer, or other item or a switch that turns on or controls a device such as a radio or television. A knob may be a small, rounded protuberance on any item. Knob may also mean a small hill. The word knob is derived from the old Scandinavian or German word, knobe.
Nob is primarily a British English word that means the head of something, someone who belongs to the aristocratic class, one’s superior. Nob is generally considered an insult. The word nob came about in the 1700s and is presumed to be an abbreviation of the word nobleman.Examples
After 38 years in operation, the Brass Knob, one of the last architectural-antiques stores in the region, is closing. (The Washington Post)
Not only was there hot water but there are foot pedals under the sink to control the water so you don’t even have to turn the knob with your hand. (The Albany Times Union)
“If you’re trying to make your old home look new, doorknobs are one way to do it, and it’s not nearly as costly as painting everything,” says Barbara Schmidt, principal and creative director at studiobystyle. (New York Magazine)
Labour Councillor: Any working class person who votes Tory is a “nob” (Conservative Home)
May says the whole thing will “require thought” and clearly states that, although he thinks Clarkson is a “nob,” he “quite likes working” with the 54-year-old. (Business Insider)
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Really enjoyed the discussion over nob/knob gents, has been a fine accompaniment to my morning brew
On the other hand it’s pretty depressing to know my day has peaked before 8am.Comment
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Definitely NobComment
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Kev the authority on knobs/nobs it seemsOriginally posted by Kevloaf View PostKnob and nob are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way when spoken aloud but are spelled differently and mean different things, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words knob and nob, the word origin of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences.
A knob is a handle on a door, drawer, or other item or a switch that turns on or controls a device such as a radio or television. A knob may be a small, rounded protuberance on any item. Knob may also mean a small hill. The word knob is derived from the old Scandinavian or German word, knobe.
Nob is primarily a British English word that means the head of something, someone who belongs to the aristocratic class, one’s superior. Nob is generally considered an insult. The word nob came about in the 1700s and is presumed to be an abbreviation of the word nobleman.Examples
After 38 years in operation, the Brass Knob, one of the last architectural-antiques stores in the region, is closing. (The Washington Post)
Not only was there hot water but there are foot pedals under the sink to control the water so you don’t even have to turn the knob with your hand. (The Albany Times Union)
“If you’re trying to make your old home look new, doorknobs are one way to do it, and it’s not nearly as costly as painting everything,” says Barbara Schmidt, principal and creative director at studiobystyle. (New York Magazine)
Labour Councillor: Any working class person who votes Tory is a “nob” (Conservative Home)
May says the whole thing will “require thought” and clearly states that, although he thinks Clarkson is a “nob,” he “quite likes working” with the 54-year-old. (Business Insider)
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We should rename this the Nicky’s nob thread. And get a suitable emoji
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The best thing about the nob/knob chat is that it's on the Constitution Hill thread and not general chat or even stupid questions !Originally posted by Stormez View PostReally enjoyed the discussion over nob/knob gents, has been a fine accompaniment to my morning brew
On the other hand it’s pretty depressing to know my day has peaked before 8am.
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Yeah, having to deal with so many on here on a daily basis finally has it's usesOriginally posted by FinalFurlong91 View Post
FWIW I've always been in the knob camp.
My research would lean me towards me being wrong. What a nob.Comment
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I never go into this thread as I always think, what's the point? He's a shoe in for Cheltenham.
Anyway, I think it's always been knob in Northern Ireland, never used or read anyone using nob before.
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