knurl vs mound

knurl

verb
  • To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip. 

noun
  • A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection. 

  • A contorted knot in wood. 

  • A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip. 

mound

verb
  • To fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to. 

  • To form a mound. 

  • To force or pile into a mound or mounds. 

noun
  • The mons veneris. 

  • Elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch. 

  • A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll. 

  • A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross. 

  • An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense 

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