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gnarl

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Gnarl (noun) means a hard lump or twisted patch in the grain of a tree.

noun
1
A hard lump or twisted patch in the grain of a tree.
2
A lump similar to a knot in wood, found in stone or limbs.
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Etymology

Formed as a back-formation from gnarled.

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What is the meaning of gnarl?
"gnarl" (noun) means a hard lump or twisted patch in the grain of a tree.
What is another word for gnarl?
Other words for "gnarl" include knot.
What are the different meanings of gnarl?
"gnarl" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hard lump or twisted patch in the grain of a tree; 2. A lump similar to a knot in wood, found in stone or limbs.

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