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Knurl vs Tumescence - What's the difference?

knurl | tumescence | Related terms |

Knurl is a related term of tumescence.


As nouns the difference between knurl and tumescence

is that knurl is a contorted knot in wood while tumescence is a swelling due to the presence of fluid.

As a verb knurl

is to roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip.

knurl

English

(knurling)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A contorted knot in wood.
  • A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
  • A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip.

    • References

    tumescence

    English

    (wikipedia tumescence)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A swelling due to the presence of fluid.
  • A swollen bodily organ; used especially of erectile tissue.

    • Derived terms

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    Related terms

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