noun
- a series of small ridges or grooves cut into the edge of a metal object to provide a better grip
Usage: technical
Examples
- The coin’s nurling made it easier to grip between his fingers.
- The machinist added nurling to the tool handle for better control.
- Without proper nurling, the metal knob was difficult to turn.
- The nurling on the screw head prevented the screwdriver from slipping.
- She examined the nurling pattern on the vintage coin’s edge.