Meaning & use
Knurls
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Small ridges, or a pattern of small ridges, cut or rolled into a metal surface to improve grip.
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He ran his thumb over the knurls on the dumbbell handle to check for wear.
The knob's knurls made it easy to turn even with wet hands.
A note on using this word
The related verb 'knurl' means to cut such ridges into metal, and the word likely comes from the Middle English 'knur,' meaning a knot or lump.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To cut or roll a pattern of small ridges into a metal surface for grip.
The machinist knurls the handle before final assembly.
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