knurl

(nûrl)

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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knurled

(nɜrld)

adj.

1. having small ridges on the edge or surface; milled.

2. having knurls or knots; gnarled.

[1605–15]

Translations

knurled

[nɜːld] ADJ → nudoso; [coin] → acordonado

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