Gnarl ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gnarl ( noun )

1. A knot or protuberance on the trunk or branch of a tree.
2. A twisted and knotted condition of a muscle or tendon.
3. A rough or knotted condition of the skin.

Origin:

Middle english gnarle, from old english gnærle, from gnær "knot in wood".

Examples:

1. The old oak tree had gnarls all over its trunk.
2. The weightlifter felt a gnarl in his bicep muscle.
3. He had a gnarl on his hand from working outside all day.
4. The gnarl in the wood grain made the table unique.
5. The gnarl in the rope made it hard to tie a knot.

(As a verb)

Gnarl ( verb )

1. A knot or protuberance on the trunk or branch of a tree.
2. A twisted and knotted condition of a muscle or tendon.
3. A rough or knotted condition of the skin.

Origin:

Middle english gnarle, from old english gnærle, from gnær "knot in wood".

Examples:

1. The old oak tree had gnarls all over its trunk.
2. The weightlifter felt a gnarl in his bicep muscle.
3. He had a gnarl on his hand from working outside all day.
4. The gnarl in the wood grain made the table unique.
5. The gnarl in the rope made it hard to tie a knot.