Gnarling

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  • v. Present participle of gnarl.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Roughened ridging or milling on the edge of a set-screw or other part of a machine. It is made with a gnarling-tool for the purpose of affording a firm hold. Also called gnarled work.
  • Word Usage
    ""It was a glancing blow but as soon as that arrow struck home, she went from gnarling and growing and huffing at me to gurgling," Chapple said."
    Verb Form
    gnarled    gnarling    gnarls    gnars   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    sound off    kick    quetch    complain    plain   
    Form
    gnarled    gnarling    gnarly   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    growl    snarl    protuberancy   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Carl    Karl    carl    ensnarl    harl   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    burl    pinheaded    bugwatcher    interweave    spirant