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Gnarled

usgb/nɑːrld/Volume
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Nature's MarkPlay
Gnarled can describe nature, signifying age or exposure's impact on trees or objects. SlideThe gnarled roots had burst through the ground.
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Storytelling ElementPlay
Use gnarled to convey a sense of history or character in storytelling, especially with scenes or objects. SlideShe sat beneath a gnarled apple tree, its limbs telling of bygone days.
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Visual ImageryPlay
The word 'gnarled' helps create a visual image of irregular, twisted forms, useful in descriptive writing. SlideLightning illuminated the gnarled silhouette of the tree.