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Definition of knurl in English: knurlnoun nəːlnərl A small projecting knob or ridge, especially in a series around the edge of something. Example sentencesExamples - These knurls are slightly harder and in most applications deliver a substantial increase in tool life.
- When I grabbed the gleaming chrome door handle, I felt machined bumps, or knurls, that provide extra grip.
- The slots for the knurls are not critical and can easily be cut using a hacksaw and a file.
Synonyms nodule, gnarl, node, lump, knob, swelling, growth, gall, protuberance, bump
Derivatives adjective nəːldnərld A simple twist of the knurled handle locks the collar in any position along the shaft. Example sentencesExamples - The handle is a polymer, resistant to all common cleaning solvents and is nicely knurled for a good grip.
- A minor difference can also be seen on the knurled ends of the ejector rods.
- The blade is held by pins and maintained in place by threaded studs and knurled clamp nuts.
- Turning a knurled adjustment wheel moves the right side scope for individual adjustment.
Origin Early 17th century: apparently a derivative of knur. Rhymes birl, burl, churl, curl, earl, Erle, furl, girl, herl, hurl, merle, pas seul, pearl, purl, Searle, skirl, squirl, swirl, twirl, whirl, whorl Definition of knurl in US English: knurlnounnərlnərl A small projecting knob or ridge, especially in a series around the edge of something. Example sentencesExamples - When I grabbed the gleaming chrome door handle, I felt machined bumps, or knurls, that provide extra grip.
- The slots for the knurls are not critical and can easily be cut using a hacksaw and a file.
- These knurls are slightly harder and in most applications deliver a substantial increase in tool life.
Synonyms nodule, gnarl, node, lump, knob, swelling, growth, gall, protuberance, bump
Origin Early 17th century: apparently a derivative of knur. |