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gnarl

UK/nɑː(ɹ)l/ US/ˈnɑrl/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

something twisted and tight and swollen

  • “their muscles stood out in knots”
  • “the old man”
  • “;”
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verb

1.

twist into a state of deformity

  • “The wind has gnarled this old tree”
2.

make complaining remarks or noises under one''s breath

  • “she grumbles when she feels overworked”
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Origin

Back-formation from gnarled.

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