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Added 9 October 2026

gnarl

/nɑː(ɹ)l/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about gnarl at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Something twisted and tight and swollen.
their muscles stood out in knots

verb

Twist into a state of deformity.
The wind has gnarled this old tree
Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath.
she grumbles when she feels overworked

Origin

Back-formation from gnarled.

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