5 letter words ending in URL

Churl

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rude, impolite, or vulgar person.

Pronunciation (US): /tʃɜːrl/

Pronunciation (UK): /tʃɜːl/

Origin and Usage: The word churl comes from the Old English word "ceorl," which meant "a free peasant." Over time, the meaning shifted to "a rude or vulgar person." The word churl is not commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in literature and poetry.

Synonyms: Boor, lout, oaf, barbarian, brute.

Related Words: Couth, whorl, thurl, shurl, hurly.

Example Sentences:

• He was a churl who never said please or thank you.
• The churl refused to hold the door open for the elderly woman.
• His churlish behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
• She couldn believe how churlish her boss was being.
• The churls lack of manners was embarrassing.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Knurl 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: A small, raised ridge or bump on a surface, especially on metal or wood.

Verb: To make knurls or ridges on (a surface).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /nərl/

UK: /nɜːl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "knurl" originated in the early 19th century from the Old Norse word "knarr" meaning "knot". It is commonly used in the metalworking and woodworking industries to describe a small, raised ridge or bump on a surface. The verb form of "knurl" is used to describe the process of creating these ridges or bumps on a surface.

5. Synonyms:

Notched, serrated, ridged, bumpy, rough, uneven

6. Related Words:

Knobs, knots, curls, swirl, whorl

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The knurl on the metal surface provided a better grip for the user.

Verb: He used a knurling tool to knurl the surface of the metal rod.