gnarl is the dictionary form of gnarler Definition of gnarl
1
[ verb ] make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Examples

"she grumbles when she feels overworked"

2
[ verb ] twist into a state of deformity

Examples

"The wind has gnarled this old tree"

3
[ noun ] something twisted and tight and swollen

Synonyms

knot

Examples

"their muscles stood out in knots" "the old man's fists were two great gnarls" "his stomach was in knots"

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