Gnarl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɑː(ɹ)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gnarl is a noun meaning A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
Meaning
A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
More Meanings
- Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.
- (transitive) To knot or twist something.
- Gnarled, knotty, twisted.
- (intransitive) To snarl or growl; to gnar.
Example Sentences
And wolves are gnarling who shall gnaw thee first.
Word Forms
- gnarls
- gnarling
- gnarled
Synonyms for gnarl
Depending on context, synonyms include grumble, murmur, croak, knot, mutter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include croak, knot, grumble, murmur, mutter, node.
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