knurling

[nur-ling]

noun

1. a series of knurls, as on a knob.

2. Architecture.,  knulling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurling¹

First recorded in 1605–15; knurl + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

I wish I could say I prefer the Machine, but that watch has an overly masculine vibe with very aggressive knurling that didn’t suit my lifestyle, either.

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Through amplification and alteration, he transformed the raw materials of the orchestra — a piano prepared with paper clips, a double bass played with a mallet — to create music as concerned with the churn of the cosmos as with the knurling of a thimble.

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Precise, perfectly smooth edges and detailed fine knurling make Axor’s new Edge collection resemble the high-end perfume bottles that were part of the inspiration for Jean Marie Massoud, the collection’s Italian designer.

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Similarly, the putter's body is a mix of high density 303 steel, super soft aluminum and carbon fiber, with a face insert featuring "diamond knurling" to promote truer roll off contact.

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The use of the new diamond knurling can be found on the grip.

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