KNURL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

knurl

noun

Definition of knurl

as in knob

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Recent Examples of knurl The bar features multiple knurl positions and lengths for your convenience and safety, with a 700-pound total capacity. — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022 The medium, diamond knurling with center knurl makes this safer to use. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 30 June 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knurl

Noun

Topping the shifter is an open-pore laminated walnut knob, a thoughtful nod to iconic Porsche endurance racers like the 908 and 917.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Even the comfort and driving control knobs situated below the phone mount pull out and push back in.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of knob

Noun

Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.

— Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.

— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022

Definition of dilatation

Noun

Another biopsy confirmed it; the swelling in her neck was where the cancer had spread.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Those who have blood clots typically first develop swelling, pain or redness along the affected area and an ultrasound is used to diagnose it and search for deeper blood clots, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of swelling

Noun

Anything can be arranged here, from private wine tasting tours and hot-air balloon rides to hard-to-snag dinner reservations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
The 23-year-old Texas product, whom the Packers took in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, caught six passes from quarterback Jordan Love for a career-high 123 yards, including a 50-yard snag to help Green Bay humble the Bears.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026