a. [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. Ibid. (1705), 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.
