gnarl
1a knotty protuberance on a tree; knot.
to twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Origin of gnarl
1Other words for gnarl
Other definitions for gnarl (2 of 2)
to growl; snarl.
Origin of gnarl
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How to use gnarl in a sentence
And he saith back o' his clamped teeth, like as 'twere a dog gnarling in his throat, "curse ye for a false jade!"
A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales | Amelie RivesGnarling sorrow hath less power to bite / The man that mocks at it and sets it light.
Rest assured I shall have my eye upon the gnarling scoundrels.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth
British Dictionary definitions for gnarl (1 of 2)
/ (nɑːl) /
any knotty protuberance or swelling on a tree
(tr) to knot or cause to knot
Origin of gnarl
1British Dictionary definitions for gnarl (2 of 2)
gnar (nɑː)
/ (nɑːl) /
(intr) obsolete to growl or snarl
Origin of gnarl
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