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gnarl

How to use gnarl in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for gnarl.

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A suspect package can gnarl up the system enough, but no one wants it to be on their watch that there is a call to find a suspect passengers bags and that is impossible due to a mistake.

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Quick take

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of gnarl gathered in one view.

noun

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"

verb

twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"

verb

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gnarl.

noun

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"

See also: knot

verb

twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"

verb

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"

See also: murmur, mutter, grumble, croak

Example sentences

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A suspect package can gnarl up the system enough, but no one wants it to be on their watch that there is a call to find a suspect passengers bags and that is impossible due to a mistake.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use gnarl in a sentence?

A suspect package can gnarl up the system enough, but no one wants it to be on their watch that there is a call to find a suspect passengers bags and that is impossible due to a mistake.

What does gnarl mean?

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"

What part of speech is gnarl?

gnarl is commonly used as noun, verb.