Gnarl Definition & Meaning
gnarl
- noun
- something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"
- verb
- twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
Words that rhyme with gnarl
Usage tips for "gnarl"
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