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Recent Examples of knurl
The bar features multiple knurl positions and lengths for your convenience and safety, with a 700-pound total capacity.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knurl
Noun
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The handle has a gentle curve and an extra knob towards the brush head to give you better leverage when cleaning.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Most have knobs for the height and one or more angles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
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These caterpillars typically riddle plant leaves with lacy holes or chew entire leaves down to nubs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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How To Thoroughly Clean Your Bath Mat Cloth Cloth bath mats typically feature nubs, twists, or loops of fabric.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
Noun
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Most importantly, watch for signs or symptoms of more serious allergic responses that can lead to anaphylaxis, such as severe swelling, hives away from the sting site, difficulty in breathing, mental confusion and low blood pressure.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The swelling looks like a tiny volcano rising up from the curve of his skull.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Hazards such as stump holes, ash pits, and hazard trees (snags) are still present within the burn area.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that a transaction could be finalized in the coming weeks, barring any last-minute snags.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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In June, food prices rose 0.3%, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—about the same as April, and slightly faster than May’s 0.1% bump.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The bump pushed Netflix’s share of all TV use up to 8.3 percent, versus 7.5 percent in May.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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“Knurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knurl. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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