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gnarled

UK
/nɑːld/
US
/nɑrld/

Translations

gnarledadjective
more gnarled
Comp.
most gnarled
Super.
UK
/nɑːld/
US
/nɑrld/
noueuxSe dit surtout d’un arbre, d’un bois, de branches ou de mains devenus noués, tordus et rugueux avec l’âge ou l’usage.
The gnarled branches of the ancient oak tree reached out like twisted fingers.
Les branches noueuses du vieux chêne s’étendaient comme des doigts tordus.
Synonyms
bumpy
deformed
withered
twisted
knotted
contorted
rugged
gnarlverb

gnarled

Past Simple

gnarled
Past Simple
gnarled
Past Participle
gnarling
Gerund
UK
/nɑːl/
US
/nɑrl/
se tordrePour un arbre, des branches ou une matière qui prennent une forme tortueuse.
The old tree began to gnarl as it aged, its branches twisting in all directions.
Le vieil arbre a commencé à se tordre en vieillissant, ses branches se dirigeant dans toutes les directions.
Additional translations
nouerPour rendre quelque chose noueux, rugueux ou difforme.
Synonyms
contort
twist
bend
coil
writhe

Definitions

gnarledadjective
Having a rugged, weathered, or twisted appearance, often due to age or natural forces.
The gnarled branches of the ancient oak tree reached out like twisted fingers.
Bent, rough, and twisted, especially of a person's hands or fingers as a result of age, arthritis, or hard physical work.
The fisherman’s gnarled hands gripped the weather-beaten oar.
gnarlverb
To twist into a state of deformity or ruggedness.
The old tree began to gnarl as it aged, its branches twisting in all directions.
To cause (something) to become knotted, rough, or misshapen.
Arthritis had begun to gnarl her fingers, making even simple tasks painful.
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