gnarled

adjective5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

describes a tree, especially an old one, with a twisted and knobbly shape

describes a tree root that is twisted and has many knots

describes a tree trunk that is twisted and has many knots

describes a hand that is twisted and knobbly, often from age, hard work, or arthritis

describes a finger that is twisted and knobbly, often from age or arthritis