gnarled (EN)

adjective

adjective “gnarled”

1. (of a tree) twisted and having a rough parts growing out of it
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   The old, gnarled oak tree stood proudly in the middle of the field, its twisted branches reaching out like ancient arms.
2. (of a person or body part) bent and twisted, usually because of being old or sick
   The old man's gnarled fingers struggled to hold the delicate teacup.