gnarl

Noun
  1. Something twisted and tight and swollen (synset 113908529)
    "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"
    is a type of: distorted shape, distortion - a shape resulting from distortion
    same as: knot
Verb
  1. Twist into a state of deformity (synset 201283411)
    "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
    is a type of: bend, deform, flex, turn, twist - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
  2. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath (synset 200911172)
    "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    same as: croak, grumble, murmur, mutter

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