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Definitions for Knurl

[1] a small ridge or bead, especially 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.
[3] to make knurls or ridges on.
[4] to impress with a series of fine ridges or serrations
[5] a small ridge, esp one of a series providing a rough surface that can be gripped

Words related to Knurl

lever, latch, doorknob, bump, swelling, chunk, wad, tumor, bulge, pile, knot, hunk, blister, abscess, bruise, sore, welt, inflammation, injury, contusion

Words nearby Knurl

knucklebones, knucklehead, knudsen, knulling, knur, knurl, knurl toe, knurled, knurling, knurly, knussen

Origin of Knurl

1600–10; earlier knurle (noun). See knur, -le

Word origin for Knurl

C17: probably from knur

Synonyms for Knurl

doorknob, latch, lever, bulge, bulk, bump, bunch, hump, knot, nub, opener, projection, protrusion, protuberance, snag, stud, swell, swelling, trigger, tumor