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knur

/nɜː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of metalworking process that involves shaping and finishing metal surfaces by grinding and polishing.

    - "The knur metal part was made using a specialized knurring machine."
    - "The mechanic spent hours knurring the engine block to make it shine."

Variants
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knur , knurs
Etymology
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From Old Norse 'knurra' meaning 'to turn' or 'to grind'.


Trivia
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  1. Knurring is often used to create decorative patterns on metal surfaces.

  2. Knurring can be done by hand or using specialized machinery.

  3. Knurring is used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction.


Related Concepts
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  1. Metalworking: The process of creating objects from metal through various techniques, including knurring.

  2. Ground finish: A type of surface finish achieved by grinding and polishing metal surfaces.


Culture
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In Uzbek culture, knur is a traditional craft that involves making decorative metalwork using this technique. Knur work is often used to embellish household items and jewelry.

How to Memorize "knur"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a metalworking process where metal is shaped and finished by grinding and polishing. Visualize the metal being turned and ground until it reaches a smooth, polished surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'knur' with metalworking and the process of shaping and finishing metal surfaces.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'KNUR' stands for 'Knead, Nudge, Understand, Refine', representing the steps involved in the knurring process.


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