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Gnarl

/nɑː(ɹ)l/ · noun

Meaning

A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
  2. Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.
  3. (transitive) To knot or twist something.
  4. Gnarled, knotty, twisted.
  5. (intransitive) To snarl or growl; to gnar.

Example Sentences

And wolves are gnarling who shall gnaw thee first.

Synonyms for gnarl

grumblemurmurcroakknotmutter

Antonyms for gnarl

Related Words

croakknotgrumblemurmurmutternodenodulenodulusnodositynervenodularitynervuletnettneckernerve-wracknerve wracknervewracknervingnarenoule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gnarl mean?

Gnarl means A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree..

What is a synonym for gnarl?

Common synonyms include grumble, murmur, croak, knot.

What is the opposite of gnarl?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use gnarl in a sentence?

And wolves are gnarling who shall gnaw thee first.

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