KNURL


Meaning of KNURL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' n ə r(- ə )l

Function: noun

Etymology: probably blend of knur and gnarl

Date: 1608

1 : a small protuberance, excrescence, or knob

2 : one of a series of small ridges or beads on a metal surface to aid in gripping

– knurled \ ' n ə r(- ə )ld \ adjective

– knurly \ ' n ə r-l ē \ adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.