knurl

Machined grip ridge

A knurl is a small ridge or bead, especially one of a series forming a textured pattern on a surface for grip.

The knurled grip on a tool handle or camera dial prevents slipping.

To knurl is to create such ridges, typically by pressing a patterned wheel against metal on a lathe.

The knurled knob turned smoothly under his thumb.

texture

ridges

Narrow elevated formations

serration · checkering · roughness · embossment · relief · corrugation · stippling · milling · indentation · tactility

machining

lathe

Rotating shaping machine

workpiece · metalworking · threading · chuck · spindle · precision · CNC · carbide · cutting · finishing

fasteners

thumbscrew

Compression torture device

barrel · cylinder · ferrule · cap

grip

traction

Adhesive friction enabling movement

grasp · hold · handling · anti-slip · control · adherence

Categories
Opposites
surface texture

knurlsmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

polished · sleek · flat · glossy · burnished

manufacturing action

knurlpolish

Smooth by rubbing

smooth · burnish · buff · grind · sand

Family

knurled

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G