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- [nurl]
- /nɜrl/
- /nˈɜːl/
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- [nurl]
- /nɜrl/
Definitions of nurl word
- verb with object nurl to make knurls or ridges on. 1
- noun nurl a small ridge or bead, especially one of a series, as on a button for decoration or on the edge of a thumbscrew to assist in obtaining a firm grip. 1
- noun nurl a knur. 1
- noun nurl Alternative spelling of knurl. 1
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Origin of nurl
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; earlier knurle (noun). See knur, -le
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Parts of speech for Nurl
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nurl popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.