knurl

or nurl

[ nurl ]
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noun
  1. a small ridge or bead, especially one of a series, as on a button for decoration or on the edge of a thumbscrew to assist in obtaining a firm grip.

  2. a knur.

verb (used with object)
  1. to make knurls or ridges on.

Origin of knurl

1
1600–10; earlier knurle (noun). See knur, -le

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British Dictionary definitions for knurl

knurl

nurl

/ (nɜːl) /


verb(tr)
  1. to impress with a series of fine ridges or serrations

noun
  1. a small ridge, esp one of a series providing a rough surface that can be gripped

Origin of knurl

1
C17: probably from knur

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