adj
gnarled
Gnarled (adj) means Knotty and misshapen.
adj
1
Knotty and misshapen.
2
Made rough by age or hard work.
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Etymology
First attested Shakespeare 1603: : Thy sharpe and sulpherous bolt Splits the vn-wedgable [unwedgable] and gnarled Oke [oak]. : Measure for Measure, Act II, scene ii, line 116 Variant of knurled, from knurl. By surface analysis, gnarl + -ed, though gnarl is a later back-formation. Popular use by 19th century.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of gnarled?
"gnarled" (adj) means knotty and misshapen.
What are the different meanings of gnarled?
"gnarled" has 2 main meanings: 1. Knotty and misshapen; 2. Made rough by age or hard work.