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gnarled

/nɑːld/

/nɑrld/

gnarledadjective

more gnarled

Comp.

most gnarled

Super.

/nɑːld/

/nɑrld/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gnarlverb

gnarled

Past Simple

gnarled

Past Simple

gnarled

Past Participle

gnarling

ing-form

/nɑːl/

/nɑrl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gnarlnoun

Definitions

A knotty protuberance on a tree; a knot.

The old oak tree had a large gnarl on its trunk, giving it a unique character.

A rough, twisted, or knotted part, especially on wood.

The craftsman admired the gnarl in the wood, seeing it as a feature rather than a flaw.