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knurl

or nurl

[ nurl ]
/ nɜrl /
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noun
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.
a knur.
verb (used with object)
to make knurls or ridges on.
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Origin of knurl

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

Words nearby knurl

knuckle sandwich, knuckle under, Knudsen, knulling, knur, knurl, knurled, knurling, knurly, Knussen, Knut
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Words related to knurl

hunk, morsel, doorknob, latch, lever, bulge, bump, chunk, knot, pile, swelling, tumor, wad, abscess, blister, bruise, contusion, inflammation, injury, nodule

British Dictionary definitions for knurl

knurl

nurl

/ (nɜːl) /
verb (tr)
to impress with a series of fine ridges or serrations
noun
a small ridge, esp one of a series providing a rough surface that can be gripped

Word Origin for knurl

C17: probably from knur
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