Then he struck the match on the knurled end of the tin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rot & Ruin] Reference

A grip of d = 26 mm shall be straight-knurled over a width of 20 mm.    From Wordnik.com.  [3. Preparation of knurling] Reference

Thumbing back the knurled hammer, I pressed my finger to the trigger.    From Wordnik.com.  [Seeing the Familiar For the First Time] Reference

The materials knurled (e.g. plastics) have other properties than steal!.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Cross knurling of small widths] Reference

He stood with the revolver in his hand, his thumb on the knurled hammer.    From Wordnik.com.  [No Country For Old Men]

The eye piece could be focused by a knurled ring mounted close to the handle.    From Wordnik.com.  [Customs] Reference

This is something that I definitely want to check out! knurled grab bars May 20.    From Wordnik.com.  [Silicone Cake Pan Liner | Baking Bites] Reference

He could feel the torn, knurled rim that had held the small lens of the eyepiece.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sharpe's Honour]

Redfields had three knurled rings on their optical-lens bells, and you saw them and smiled.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New Old Scope: Is Redfield making a comeback?] Reference

Example: A steel part with a grip of d = 30 mm shall be spiral-knurled over a width of 40 mm.    From Wordnik.com.  [3. Preparation of knurling] Reference

I think it may be a photo-micrograph of the grooves on something – perhaps a knurled surface.    From Wordnik.com.  [Where In The Universe #80 | Universe Today] Reference

As I stared bemused at the dashboard, a knurled aluminum knob sprouted from beside the start button.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jaguar's XF Sedan Is a Fresh Assault on German Rivals] Reference

Holding it in one hand he twisted the knurled knob that formed one end, and returned it to his pocket.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Universe — or Nothing] Reference

Example: A steel part (St 36) with a grip of d = 30 mm shall be straight-knurled over a width of 50 mm.    From Wordnik.com.  [3. Preparation of knurling] Reference

Good grip of such gripping surfaces of operating elements is ensured by providing them with knurled portions.    From Wordnik.com.  [1. Purpose and meaning of knurling] Reference

Her head was spinning and she found herself holding onto the edge of the knurled wooden desk with white knuckles.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Miko]

Measuring and testing is first by means of the vernier caliper, followed by visual inspection of the knurled portion.    From Wordnik.com.  [8. Spiral knurling of big widths] Reference

According to the patterns produced, the knurled portions are called straight knurling, cross knurling or spiral knurling.    From Wordnik.com.  [1. Purpose and meaning of knurling] Reference

The workpiece is mostly chucked in internally turned chuck jaws because material with low mechanical strength is knurled.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Cross knurling of small widths] Reference

The possibilities of application depend on the width of the portion to be knurled and the concave knurling wheels available.    From Wordnik.com.  [7. Straight knurling of convex parts] Reference

He felt a great cry rising up from within him, and for a moment he had to put a hand out to grasp the knurled wooden stairpost for support.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Miko]

It has a knurled grip for secure control while it is in your hands.    From Wordnik.com.  [BensBargains.net Latest Headlines] Reference

I have got around this by creating a split on the face that is knurled.    From Wordnik.com.  [All Discussion Groups: Message List - root]

The knurled housing is designed to be pressed directly into the housing.    From Wordnik.com.  [RFID Solutions Online Products] Reference

B: A knurled knob by means of which the volume to be delivered may be adjusted.    From Wordnik.com.  [LearnHub Activities] Reference

It has an aluminum body with a knurled grip, and runs on 3xAAA batteries (not included).    From Wordnik.com.  [BensBargains.net Latest Headlines] Reference

The manipulation is simple and rapid, consisting merely in the turning of a knurled knob.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel] Reference

All of the knobs are heartily knurled and the ports are protected by spring-loaded flaps.    From Wordnik.com.  [CrunchGear] Reference

The body feels well balanced in the hand and it has a machine-knurled grip surface in the center.    From Wordnik.com.  [webBikeWorld.com] Reference