KNURL
knurl
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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