Wiktionary
frob
n. (context jargon MIT English) Any small device or object (usually hand-sized) which can be manipulated. vb. 1 (context jargon MIT English) To manipulate objects considered to be frobs. 2 (context jargon MIT English) To manipulate equipment without any knowledge.
Usage examples of "frob".
Erasmus and Froben knew that the Complutensian Polyglot was in the works, and so they made haste to publish a Greek text as quickly as possible, although other obligations prevented Erasmus from taking up the task seriously until July of 1515.