knurl

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Synonyms: knur, knurd, knarl, nurl, knurr, knurs, snurl

Antonyms: knur, knurd, knarl, nurl, knurr, knurs, snurl

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Noun

1. A [[contort]]ed [[knot]] in [[wood]].
2. A [[crossgrained]] protuberance; a [[nodule]]; a [[boss]] or [[projection]].
3. A lined or [[crossgrained]] pattern of [[ridges]] or [[indentation]]s rolled or pressed into a part for [[grip]].

Verb

1. To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip.

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