gnarl

/nˈɑrl/

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Definitions

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"