knurly


knurl

K0095900 (nûrl)n.1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.2. One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping.tr.v. knurled, knurl·ing, knurls To provide with knurls; mill.
[ Probably diminutive of knur.]
knurled (nûrld) adj.knurl′y adj.

knurly

(ˈnɜːlɪ) adj, knurlier or knurliest a rare word for gnarled

knurl•y

(ˈnɜr li)

adj. knurl•i•er, knurl•i•est. having knurls or knots; gnarled. [1595–1605]