knurl

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A contorted knot in wood.
2. noun A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
3. noun A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip.
4. verb To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip.

Similar words

nurl knurler knur knurr nurr knot knotter burr knotwork knop

Often followed by

is of or on in for

Word family

knurled knurlier knurliest knurls knurly