Pronunciation: /nɑrl/
noun a knotty protuberance on a tree or in wood
A1 The tree had a gnarl in its trunk.
A2 She tripped over a gnarl in the path.
B1 The woodworker appreciated the natural gnarls in the wood.
B2 The old tree's gnarls added character to the forest.
C1 The sculptor used the gnarls in the marble to create a unique design.
C2 The ancient tree's gnarls told a story of resilience and strength.
verb to twist or distort, especially with a contorted or knotted appearance
A1 The tree trunk gnarls as it grows older.
A2 The old sailor's hands were gnarled from years of hard work at sea.
B1 The roots of the ancient oak tree gnarl around rocks in the soil.
B2 The thick vines gnarled their way up the side of the building.
C1 The sculptor gnarled the wood into a beautiful, intricate design.
C2 The artist's hands were skilled at gnarling metal into stunning sculptures.
formal The gnarl in the tree trunk indicated its age and resilience.
informal I tripped over a gnarl in the sidewalk and nearly fell.
slang That skateboarder pulled off an impressive trick on the gnarl in the park.
figurative The gnarl of emotions within her made it difficult to express how she truly felt.
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