gnarled
adjective5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
gnarled tree7.5
describes a tree, especially an old one, with a twisted and knobbly shape
gnarled root7.0
describes a tree root that is twisted and has many knots
describes a tree trunk that is twisted and has many knots
gnarled hand6.0
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