knurl

(nʉrl)

noun

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

Origin: prob. blend of knur + gnarl

transitive verb

to make knurls on; mill

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See knurl in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.
  2. 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.

Origin:

Origin: Probably diminutive of knur

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Related Forms:

  • knurled knurled (nûrld) adjective
  • knurlˈy adjective

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