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knurl
(nûrl)n.
1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.
2. One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping.
tr.v. knurled, knurl·ing, knurls
To provide with knurls; mill.
[ Probably diminutive of knur.]
knurled (nûrld) adj.
knurl′y adj.
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knurl
(nɜːl) ornurl
vb (tr)
(Mechanical Engineering) to impress with a series of fine ridges or serrations
n
(Mechanical Engineering) a small ridge, esp one of a series providing a rough surface that can be gripped
[C17: probably from knur]
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knurl
(nɜrl)n.
1. a small ridge or bead, esp. one of a series, as on the edge of a thumbscrew for a firm grip.
2. a knur.
v.t. 3. to make knurls or ridges on.
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knurl
Past participle: knurled
Gerund: knurling
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