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Definition of Gnarl
1. Noun. Something twisted and tight and swollen. "His stomach was in knots"
Exact synonyms: Knot
Generic synonyms: Distorted Shape, Distortion
Derivative terms: Gnarly, Knot, Knot, Knotty
Generic synonyms: Distorted Shape, Distortion
Derivative terms: Gnarly, Knot, Knot, Knotty
2. Verb. Twist into a state of deformity. "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
3. Verb. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath. "She grumbles when she feels overworked"
Exact synonyms: Croak, Grumble, Murmur, Mutter
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grumble, Grumbler, Grumbling, Murmur, Murmurer, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grumble, Grumbler, Grumbling, Murmur, Murmurer, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
Definition of Gnarl
1. v. i. To growl; to snarl.
2. n. a knot in wood; a large or hard knot, or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
Definition of Gnarl
1. to twist into a state of deformity [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Gnarl
1. A knot in wood; a large or hard knot, or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree. See: gnar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)