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Meaning
Noun
●
A
contorted
knot
in wood.
●
A
crossgrained
protuberance
; a
nodule
; a
boss
or projection.
●
A
lined
or
crossgrained
pattern
of
ridges
or
indentations
rolled
or
pressed
into a part for grip.
Verb
●
To
roll
or
press
a
pattern
of
ridges
or
indentations
into a part for grip.
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Origin
knurl
English
-le
English
-el
Middle English (1100-1500)
-el
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-elen
Middle English (1100-1500)
knur
English
Sourced from
Etym
Rhymes
Tirl
Gurl
Girl
Hurl
Burl
Curl
Merle
Pearl
Knurl
Thirl
Thurl
Swirl
Quirl
Guirl
Squirl
Awhirl
Aswirl
Atwirl
Impearl
Squirrel
Walk-On Girl
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