KNURL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

knurl

noun

Definition of knurl

as in knob

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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. — 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

Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.

— Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
In an era when automakers seem determined to replace every knob and switch with a touchscreen command, even small dedicated controls deserve recognition.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of knob

Noun

Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.

— Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.

— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022

Definition of dilatation

Noun

So now, more than a year later, and after hitting several snags along the way, the election-date change proposal has finally landed on the ballot, labeled Miami Referendum 1.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
That trend continued Friday, as Allen pulled down a one-handed snag from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during 11-on-11s that served as the day’s top highlight.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 31 July 2026