knurl

noun

ˈnər(-ə)l 

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

Examples of knurl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bar features multiple knurl positions and lengths for your convenience and safety, with a 700-pound total capacity. — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022

The medium, diamond knurling with center knurl makes this safer to use. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 30 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

probably blend of knur and gnarl

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for knurl

• burl
• churl
• earl
• girl
• hurl
• merl
• merle
• perle
• swirl
• twirl
• whirl
• whorl