| 释义 |
knurl
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 |