knurls

noun

plural of knurl
as in knobs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knurls
  1. knobs
  2. swellings
  3. snags
  4. bumps
  5. humps
  6. nubs
  7. puffs
Noun
  • All the mixes and all the pans and everything were all people operating the things, the pots, the knobs and things.
    — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.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
Definition of knobs
Noun
  • Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of swellings
Noun
  • The developments are large even by Ingka’s own standards, Hyvling says, and early operational snags have already surfaced on-site.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • However, Oracle’s decision was at least partly driven by supply chain snags procuring gas turbines rather than environmental considerations, according to people familiar with the events.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of snags
Noun
  • Recent launch events have mostly settled into a predictable cadence of incremental camera upgrades and routine spec bumps.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, wearing a watch on your left wrist is a smart styling choice, leaving your investment piece less prone to scratches, bumps, and other wear and tear.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • On Laurel Street, a short residential thoroughfare, speeds fell from between 25 to 30 mph to less than 20 mph after speed humps were added.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, while sand traps aren’t overabundant, elevation changes, natural grass humps and, yes, some sand does challenge you most every hole.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
Definition of humps
Noun
  • Roasted vegetables, nubs of cheese, those scraps left on the roast chicken carcass—all fair game.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • My review unit came with silicone nubs that slip onto the stems and direct sound towards my ears.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of nubs
Noun
  • Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.
    — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Low-Fiber Breakfast Cereals Many cold cereals are made from refined grains that are processed into small flakes or puffs.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of puffs
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“Knurls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knurls. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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