gnarled

Meanings

Verb

• twist into a state of deformity
  • "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Adjective Satellite

• used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
  • "gnarled and knotted hands"

Synonyms

croak, gnarl, gnarly, grumble, knobbed, knotted, knotty, murmur, mutter