knurling

[ nur-ling ]

noun

1. a series of knurls, as on a knob.
2. Architecture. knulling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurling¹

First recorded in 1605–15; knurl + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Another machine puts the knurling around—forming the lubricating grooves, and another groove.

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It is actually a knurling process, you can see the knurling marks.

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Concave knurls are sometimes used for knurling rounded edges on screw heads, etc.

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The two knurls are on opposite sides of the work so that the pressure of knurling is equalized.

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