- knurl
- knurl (n.) "hard excrescence," c.1600, probably a dim. of M.E. knor "knot" (c.1400), related to gnarl, from P.Gmc. *knur- (Cf. Ger. knorren "a knotty excrescence"). Related: Knurly.
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knurl|y — «NUR lee», adjective, knurl|i|er, knurl|i|est. = gnarled. (Cf. ↑gnarled) … Useful english dictionary
Knurl — (n[^u]rl), n. [See {Knar}, {Gnar}.] A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection. [1913 Webster] 2. One who, or that which, is crossgrained. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Knurl — (n[^u]rl), v. t. To provide with ridges, to assist the grasp, as in the edge of a flat knob, or coin; to mill. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knurl — ► NOUN ▪ a small projecting knob or ridge. DERIVATIVES knurled adjective. ORIGIN apparently from High German knorre knobbed protuberance … English terms dictionary
knurl — [nʉrl] n. [prob. blend of KNUR + GNARL1] 1. a knot, knob, nodule, etc. 2. any of a series of small beads or ridges, as along the edge of a coin or on a dial 3. Scot. a short, thickset person vt. to make knurls on; mill knurled … English World dictionary
Knurl (band) — Knurl is the noise music project of Alan Bloor, Canadian experimental composer and sculptor. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Bloor has been performing and recording Knurl material since 1994, when his seminal harsh noise releases Nervescrap and… … Wikipedia
knurl — 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 adjective • knurly adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
knurl — /nerrl/, n. 1. a small ridge or bead, esp. one of a series, as on a button for decoration or on the edge of a thumbscrew to assist in obtaining a firm grip. 2. a knur. v.t. 3. to make knurls or ridges on. Also, nurl. [1600 10; earlier knurle (n.) … Universalium
knurl — 1. noun a) A contorted knot in wood. b) A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection. 2. verb To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip … Wiktionary
knurl — Synonyms and related words: Vandyke, bilge, blain, blaze, bleb, blister, blob, boss, bow, bubble, bulb, bulge, bulla, bump, bunch, burl, button, cahot, chine, chop, clump, condyle, convex, crenellate, crenulate, crimp, cut, dowel, ear, flange,… … Moby Thesaurus
