Main Entry:

knurl

Pronunciation:

\ˈnər(-ə)l\

Function:

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 \ˈnər(-ə)ld\ adjective

— knurly \ˈnər-lē\ adjective