KNURL

knurl

Noun

  1. A contorted knot in wood.
  2. A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
  3. A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations 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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