gnarled

Describes something that is rough, twisted, and knobby, often used for old tree trunks or hands.

ruОписывает что-то грубое, искривлённое и узловатое, часто используется для старых стволов деревьев или рук.esDescribe algo rugoso, retorcido y lleno de nudos o protuberancias, usado a menudo para troncos de árboles viejos o manos.frDécrit quelque chose de rugueux, tordu et noueux, souvent utilisé pour les vieux troncs d'arbres ou les mains.deBeschreibt etwas Raues, Verdrehtes und Knotiges, oft verwendet für alte Baumstämme oder Hände.ptDescreve algo áspero, retorcido e cheio de nós, usado frequentemente para troncos de árvores antigos ou mãos. Também pode se referir a algo deformado, sinuoso ou marcado pelo tempo.zh形容物体粗糙、扭曲且多节，常用于描述老树干或关节粗大的手。arيصف شيئًا خشنًا ملتويًا مليئًا بالعُقد، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف جذوع الأشجار القديمة أو الأيدي المتشققة.

1. Knobby and twisted B2 formal

   Having a rough, twisted, and knobby surface, often due to age or growth.

   • The old oak tree had gnarled branches reaching out in all directions.
   • His gnarled hands showed years of hard work.
   • The gnarled roots of the tree broke through the pavement.

   ruУзловатый и искривлённыйesNudoso y retorcidofrNoueux et tordudeKnorrig und verdrehtptNodoso e retorcidozh多节且扭曲的arمعقّد وعقدي

   Synonyme: bumpycontortedgnarlyknottedknottylumpytwisted

   Antonyme: evensmoothstraight

2. Deformed or bent B2 formal

   Bent or misshapen, often due to age, injury, or disease.

   • The gnarled fingers of the elderly pianist still moved with grace.
   • The gnarled trunk of the ancient olive tree was a sight to behold.
   • He had a gnarled walking stick carved from a branch.

   ruИскривлённыйesNudoso, deformadofrNoueux, tordudeVerkrümmtptRetorcidozh扭曲的arمُتَشَوِّهٌ أو مُعَوَّجٌ

   Synonyme: bentcontortedcrookeddeformedgnarlyknottedmisshapentwistedwarped

   Antonyme: evenregularsmoothstraightsymmetricalunbent

• more gnarled comparative form
• most gnarled superlative form

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to snarl, growl, or twist into a knotty or distorted shape.

ruУстаревший или архаичный глагол, означающий рычать, ворчать или скручиваться в узловатую или искажённую форму.esVerbo obsoleto o arcaico que significa gruñir, refunfuñar o torcerse formando nudos o una forma deformada.frVerbe désuet ou archaïque signifiant grogner, murmurer ou se tordre en une forme noueuse ou déformée.deVeraltetes oder archaisches Verb mit den Bedeutungen knurren, brummen oder sich zu einer knotigen bzw. verzerrten Form winden.ptVerbo raro, arcaico ou literário que significa rosnar, resmungar ou retorcer-se numa forma nodosa ou distorcida; também pode indicar tornar algo torcido ou cheio de nós.zh一个较古老或过时的动词，表示咆哮、低声抱怨，或扭曲成多节、变形的形状。arفعل يعني أن يزمجر أو يدمدم أو يتجعد ويتعقد في شكل عقدي أو مشوه.

1. To twist or knot C2 formal

   To cause something to become twisted, knotted, or contorted, often referring to wood or tree branches.

   • The old oak tree was gnarled by centuries of wind.
   • The carpenter gnarled the wood to create a rustic effect.
   • Time had gnarled the branches into strange shapes.

   ruСкручиватьesTorcer, anudarfrtordre et nouerdeVerdrehenptTorcerzh扭结arلوى أو عقد

   Synonyme: bendcontortcurlentanglekinkknottwistwarp

• gnarled past participle
• gnarled past simple
• gnarling present participle
• gnarls third person singular