gnarled

• Descreve 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.

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

1. Knobby and twistedB2formal

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

   Nodoso e retorcido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbumpycontortedgnarlyknottedknottylumpytwisted

   Antônimosevensmoothstraight

2. Deformed or bentB2formal

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

   Retorcido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbentcontortedcrookeddeformedgnarlyknottedmisshapentwistedwarped

   Antônimosevenregularsmoothstraightsymmetricalunbent

• Verbo 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.

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

1. To twist or knotC2formal

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

   Torcer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbendcontortcurlentanglekinkknottwistwarp