knurly

[ nur-lee ]

adjective

, knurl·i·er, knurl·i·est.

1. having knurls or knots; gnarled.

knurly

/ ˈnɜːlɪ /

adjective

1. a rare word for gnarled

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurly¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; knurl + -y ¹

Example Sentences

With his knurly forefinger at his puckered forehead he sat and pondered.

From Project Gutenberg

And he does it all from the point of view of an early (a knurly) Christian.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coiled
• complicated
• contorted
• convoluted
• crooked
• curled
• gnarled
• intricate
• tangled
• tortuous
• wry