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(nʉrl)

noun

a knot, knob, nodule, etc.
any of a series of small beads or ridges, as along the edge of a coin or on a dial
Scot. a short, thickset person

Origin: prob. blend of knur + gnarl

transitive verb

to make knurls on; mill

Related Forms:

knurled adjective

See knurl in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.
One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping.

transitive verb knurled knurled, knurl·ing, knurls

To provide with knurls; mill.

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Origin: Probably diminutive of knur

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knurled knurled (nûrld) adjective

knurlˈy adjective

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