English noun: gnarl | |||
1. | gnarl (shape) something twisted and tight and swollen | ||
Samples | Their muscles stood out in knots. The old man's fists were two great gnarls. His stomach was in knots. | ||
Synonyms | knot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | distorted shape, distortion | ||
English verb: gnarl | |||
1. | gnarl (contact) twist into a state of deformity | ||
Samples | The wind has gnarled this old tree. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bend, deform, flex, turn, twist | ||
2. | gnarl (communication) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||
Samples | She grumbles when she feels overworked. | ||
Synonyms | croak, grumble, murmur, mutter | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off | ||