knurling

knurl·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nur-ling]
- /ˈnɜr lɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nur-ling]
- /ˈnɜr lɪŋ/

Definitions of knurling word

noun knurling a small ridge or bead, especially one of a series, as on a button for decoration or on the edge of a thumbscrew to assist in obtaining a firm grip. 1
noun knurling a knur. 1
verb with object knurling to make knurls or ridges on. 1
noun knurling Present participle of knurl. 1

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Origin of knurling

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; knurl + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Knurling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Knurling

knurling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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