KNURLS

Noun

knurls

plural of knurl

Verb

knurls

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of knurl

Source: Wiktionary


KNURL

Knurl, n. Etym: [See Knar, Gnar.]

Definition: A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.

2. One who, or that which, is crossgrained.

Knurl, v. t.

Definition: To provide with ridges, to assist the grasp, as in the edge of a flat knob, or coin; to mill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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