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knurl

 (nûrl)
n.
1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.
2. One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping.
tr.v. knurled, knurl·ing, knurls
To provide with knurls; mill.
[ Probably diminutive of knur.]
knurled (nûrld) adj.
knurl′y adj.
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knurly

(ˈnɜːlɪ)
adj, knurlier or knurliest
a rare word for gnarled
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knurl•y

(ˈnɜr li)

adj. knurl•i•er, knurl•i•est.
having knurls or knots; gnarled.
[1595–1605]
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