gnarled

adjective
UK: /nɑːld/
US: /nɑːrld/

  1. Rough and twisted, especially with age.

    1. The old tree had a gnarled trunk.
    2. The garden featured a gnarled apple tree, its branches heavy with fruit.

  2. Knobbly, misshapen, or rugged in appearance; not smooth.

    1. His hands were gnarled and weathered.
    2. The climber's gnarled fingers gripped the rock face securely as he ascended.

Synonyms

knobbly twisted misshapen rugged

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gnarled" in English means: Rough and twisted, especially with age., Knobbly, misshapen, or rugged in appearance; not smooth..

The phonetic transcription of "gnarled" is /nɑːld/ in British English and /nɑːrld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gnarled": knobbly, twisted, misshapen, rugged.

Example usage of "gnarled": "The old tree had a gnarled trunk.". More examples on the page.