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knurling

9.5

Making small raised lines or bumps on metal to improve grip

noun
/ˈnɜr.lɪŋ/

Specialized

: estriado

The metal handle features knurling to provide a better grip while using the tool.

Examples

So even though the second pass of the knurling is better, I'm going to use the first just because it's closer to the front and I can just move ahead.
So I've got a straight knurling bit here tool that we used on some of the knobs on the ecto goggles.
And the first thing I'm going to do is get this this straight knurling here across the top of it.
He admired the knurling on the surface of the part, which enhanced both its appearance and functionality.
The precision knurling on the exterior of the knob helps prevent it from slipping in your hand.

Synonyms

corrugation

vsknurling

1 7.8

A raised ridge or low groove on a surface that adds strength

focuses on small regular bumps or ridges mainly for grip or look

pebbling

vsknurling

6.0

A surface with small rounded bumps that give extra grip

creates a regular pattern of ridges or bumps to aid hold or appearance

ridging

vsknurling

Specialized

6.7

Raised lines on a surface, for example on a cake

makes a patterned series of small ridges or bumps for better hold

pimpling

vsknurling

Specialized

9.6

Small raised bumps on a surface like wood or metal

is an intentional patterned texture rather than random or defective bumps

How Textured

knurling

Specialized

9.5

smooth finish

1 3.3

Surface Forms

knurling singular

knurlings plural

Morphology

knurling = knurl (transparent) = knurl + ing

A regular gerund/nominalization from the verb 'knurl' denoting the activity or process of creating ridges; formation is morphologically transparent.

Etymology

Knurling as the process takes its name from the same old word knurl, meaning a 'knot' or little 'knob', because the work makes those small raised bumps on metal or plastic. That's why to knurl something is to add many tiny 'knobs' to give a better grip.