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Knurl vs Tumour - What's the difference?

knurl | tumour | Related terms |

Knurl is a related term of tumour.


As nouns the difference between knurl and tumour

is that knurl is a contorted knot in wood while tumour is (oncology|pathology) an abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

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

    tumour

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
  • Usage notes

    * * is the standard modern British and Commonwealth spelling (including Canada), and tumor is the standard American spelling.

    Derived terms

    * tumourigenesis