as in knurled
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nubby
Adjective
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These simple bars with a nubby, crumbly topping hold up well for travel, easily feed a crowd and are maximally adaptable.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025 -
However, its nubby reign in richer colors, patterns, and sometimes still in those lighter hues is up for designer debate.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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“Knurly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knurly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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