Definition

Having knots or twists; rough and twisted in appearance.

Example

The old tree had knarred branches that made it look ancient and wise.

Conversation

Look at that tree over there; its branches are so knarred and twisted.

Yeah, it looks really interesting!

I wonder how old it is to get that knarred appearance.

Probably many years! Nature can be quite fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Knarred originates from Old English 'cnarr', meaning a knot or a gnarled part of a tree. The word describes something that is twisted or knotted, often referring to the rough, twisted appearance of wood.

Memory Tip

Picture a tree with 'knots' ('cnarr') that make it look 'twisted' or 'gnarled' — that's what knarred means.

Visually Confused Words