knurl UK /nɜːl/US /nɝl/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A contorted knot in wood. •A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip. •A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection. verb1 •To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip. formsknurled · knurling · knurls
