Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

knur

noun
/nɜr/
Definition
A knot or protuberance on a tree or a rough, hairy surface on a plant.
Examples
  • The knur on the tree trunk made it difficult to climb.
  • With his knurred hands, it was clear he had spent years working in manual labor.
Meaning
In an anatomical context, it can refer to any knotted or lumpy part of the body.
Synonyms
  • knot
  • protuberance
  • lump