knurled, nurled, a.
(nɜːld)
[f. as prec. + -ed2.]
Having knurls wrought on the edge or surface; crenated, milled.
| 1611 Cotgr., Goderonné,..knurled, wrought or set with knurles. 1696 Lond. Gaz. No. 3224/4 Lost,..a large Knurl'd Cup and Cover of French work. 1705 Ibid. No. 4162/4 Two small Silver Salts nurl'd. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 118 There is a knurled lock-nut to ensure the hand being held fast. |