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knurl Definition

knurl (nʉrl)

noun

  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

Etymology: prob. blend of knur + gnarl

transitive verb

to make knurls on; mill

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Browse dictionary entries near knurl

  1. ‹ knur
  2. ‹ knuckling
  3. ‹ knuckler
  4. ‹ knucklehead
  5. ‹ knuckled
  6. ‹ knucklebone
  7. ‹ knuckle under
  8. ‹ knuckle joint
  9. ‹ knuckle-duster
  10. ‹ knuckle down
  1. knurled ›
  2. knurlier ›
  3. knurliest ›
  4. knurly ›
  5. Knut ›
  6. KO ›
  7. KO'd ›
  8. Ko%hler, Horst ›
  9. KO'ing ›
  10. KO's ›