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