1. comparative form of knurly; more gnarled, twisted, or having small ridges or bumps

Examples

• The old oak’s branches grew knurlier with each passing year.
• His knuckles became knurlier after decades of manual labor.
• The knurlier sections of the rope provided a better grip.
• The tree trunk was knurlier near its base than higher up.
• She preferred the knurlier walking stick for its texture.