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gnarl n. [
knot] 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"
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gnarl v. twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
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gnarl v. [
murmur, mutter, grumble, croak] make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
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