Gnarled

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːrld/

Gnarled (adjective)

  1. having a twisted and rough surface, often due to age or weather.
  2. looking old and covered with knots or bumps.

Examples

  • The gnarled branches reached out like fingers.
  • Gnarled roots protruded from the ground.

Common collocations: gnarled branches, gnarled roots, gnarled hands, gnarled fingers

Synonyms of Gnarled

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Gnarled

  • describing surfaces or textures