knurl

or nurl

[ nurl ]

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.

knurl

/ nɜːl /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurl¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurl¹

C17: probably from knur

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