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Recent Examples of knurled
But its knurled Smart Dial acts as a scroll wheel for books, web pages, and other content – offering a much more intuitive way to read with one hand.
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New Atlas,
25 May 2026
And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.
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Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.
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PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.
—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.
—
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knurled
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One guard holds each wrist, and another holds both of his thighs just above the knobby knees poking through his purple scrub pants.
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The knobby tires are fairly thin – in true enduro fashion – measuring 80/100-21 at the front and 120/80-18 at the rear.
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
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Use your choice of pitted peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots or hybrid fruit.
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Toss in pitted dates or a dollop of maple syrup for a bit of natural sweetness. 5.
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
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Another pro is the impressive airflow, thanks to the double-pocked coils in the center.
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From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain.
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“Knurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knurled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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