knurling
[nur-ling]
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noun
Origin of knurling
knurl
or nurl
[nurl]
noun
verb (used with object)
Origin of knurl
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Historical Examples of knurling
Concave knurls are sometimes used for knurling rounded edges on screw heads, etc.
Turning and BoringFranklin D. Jones
The two knurls are on opposite sides of the work so that the pressure of knurling is equalized.
Turning and BoringFranklin D. Jones
Another machine puts the knurling around—forming the lubricating grooves, and another groove.
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
It is actually a knurling process, you can see the knurling marks.
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
knurl
nurl
verb (tr)
noun
Word Origin for knurl
C17: probably from knur
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