knurly

Meanings

• adjective

  A knurly object or surface has a rough, irregular texture, often with small bumps or ridges.

  - "The knurly surface of the pot provided a good grip."
  - "The knurly texture of the ball helped the football player maintain control."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knurly
curly , hurly , murly

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Variants

List of all variants of knurly that leads to same result
knurl , knurled , knurlier , knurliest , knurls , knurly

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'knurly' is not clear, but it may be related to the Old English word 'cnurian', meaning 'to knurl' or 'to make rough'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'knurly' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can be found in technical documents and scientific literature.

2. In the field of metallurgy, a knurled surface is often used to provide a better grip or to distribute pressure evenly.

3. The term 'knurling' is also used to describe the process of creating a knurly surface on an object, often by using a knurling tool.

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Related Concepts

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1. Texture: The physical property of the surface of an object, often described as rough, smooth, or irregular. A knurly texture is a type of rough texture.

2. Haptics: The branch of science that deals with the sense of touch and the perception of texture. A knurly surface can be studied through haptic research.

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Culture

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The word 'knurly' has been used in various contexts, including in literature and art, to describe textures and surfaces. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as having a 'knurly' face.

How to Memorize "knurly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a potato with a knurly surface, with small bumps and ridges that make it difficult to smooth out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knurly' with the feeling of gripping a rough surface, such as the bark of a tree or the texture of a sandpaper.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'knurly' by associating it with the word 'roughly', which has a similar meaning and sound.

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