noun Download 🔗Share A contorted knot in wood. Examples : "The old wooden chair had a noticeable knurl on one of its legs, making it slightly uneven. " material nature structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection. Examples : "The metal handle of the toolbox had a knurl to provide a better grip. " structure material technical appearance part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip. Examples : "The volume knob on the radio had a knurl to make it easier to grip with wet hands. " technical machine part structure industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip. Examples : "The machinist will knurl the metal handle to make it easier to grip. " technical machine industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading