gnarled
adjective
Examples of gnarled in a Sentence
the old man's gnarled fingers
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Nicknamed ‘Stumpy,’ the gnarled tree is one of over 150 other cherry trees scheduled to be taken down as part of a plan to replace the Tide Basin’s deteriorating seawall, the Associated Press reported.
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The task of managing Sporting — with its squad of young promise and gnarled journeymen — is a world away from taking charge of the superstars at Barcelona or Manchester United.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The task of managing Sporting — with its squad of young promise and gnarled journeymen — is a world away from taking charge of the superstars at Barcelona or Manchester United.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Gnarled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnarled. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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