1. (

• knot ,
• gnarl

) 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" ;

1. (

• gnarl

) twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree" ;

2. (

• murmur ,
• mutter ,
• grumble ,
• croak ,
• gnarl

) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" ;