KNURL


Meaning of KNURL in English

I. ˈnərl, esp before pause or consonant ˈnər.əl; ˈnə̄l, ˈnəil noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably blend of knur and gnarl

1.

a.

(1) : a small protuberance, excrescence, or knob

(2) : a small ridge or bead ; especially : one of a series of small ridges or beads used on a usually metal surface (as of a thumbscrew) as a means of ensuring a firm grip or as a decorative feature

b. : a contorted knot in wood

2.

a. chiefly Scotland : a short thickset person ; especially : dwarf

b. Scotland : a tangled mass (as of hair) : snarl

3. : a tool for knurling

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to provide (as a thumbscrew) with small ridges or beading (as for ensuring a firm grip) : make knurls on : mill

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