knurl
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.
knurls
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present tense formof knurl (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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By adjusting the arms which hold the knurls, the tool can be set for different diameters.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
Concave knurls are sometimes used for knurling rounded edges on screw heads, etc.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
The knurls should be about 3/4 inch in diameter and 3/8 inch wide.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
The knurls commonly used for lathe work have spiral teeth and ordinarily there are three classes, known as coarse, medium and fine.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
For fine knurls, the spiral angle is 253/4 degrees and the pitch 20 per inch.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
