 gnarl |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | |
| Synonyms: | mutter grumble croak murmur | |
| Examples: | "she grumbles when she feels overworked" |
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| Related terms: | complain grumble | |
| 2. | [ verb ] twist into a state of deformity | |
| Examples: | "The wind has gnarled this old tree" |
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| Related terms: | bend knot | |
| 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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| Related terms: | distorted_shape | |
| Similar spelling: |
gnarly gnarled |
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