Gnarled

Pronunciation: /nɑːrld/

Definitions of gnarled

adjective knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

A2 She found a gnarled tree trunk to sit on while resting during her hike.

B1 The gnarled roots of the ancient oak tree twisted and turned across the forest floor.

B2 The gnarled branches of the willow tree created interesting patterns against the sky.

C1 The gnarled bark of the tree told a story of resilience and survival through the ages.

C2 The sculptor used the gnarled wood to create a unique and captivating piece of art.

Examples of gnarled in a Sentence

formal The gnarled branches of the ancient oak tree reached out towards the sky.

informal I tripped over a gnarled root while hiking in the forest.

slang That old man's hands are so gnarled, it's like he's been working hard his whole life.

figurative The gnarled path to success is often filled with obstacles and challenges.

Grammatical Forms of gnarled

• past tense: gnarled
• plural: gnarled
• comparative: more gnarled
• superlative: most gnarled
• present tense: gnarls
• future tense: will gnarl
• perfect tense: has gnarled
• continuous tense: is gnarling
• singular: gnarled
• positive degree: gnarled
• infinitive: to gnarl
• gerund: gnarling
• participle: gnarled

Origin and Evolution of gnarled

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gnarled' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'knarled', which meant 'knotty' or 'twisted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gnarled' has retained its original meaning of twisted or knotty, but has also come to be used figuratively to describe someone or something that is weathered or rugged.