gnarling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of twisting or distorting something, especially a tree root, into a gnarled shape.

  - "The old tree had been gnarling for centuries."
  - "The gnarling roots of the oak tree made it a popular tourist attraction."

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Rhymes

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caroling , marbling , paraling , starlings

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Variants

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gnarl , gnarled , gnarling , gnarls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to twist, entwine, or interweave'. Derived from Old English 'gnarle' meaning 'knot, knotty place'.

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Trivia

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1. The gnarled roots of some trees can be over 1,000 years old.

2. The oldest known tree in the world, the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, has gnarled roots that have been growing for over 5,000 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bonsai: The ancient Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees, often involving gnarling the roots to create intricate shapes.

2. Fossilization: The process by which gnarled tree roots or other organic material become preserved in rock over millions of years.

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Culture

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In literature, gnarling roots are often used as a metaphor for aging or the passage of time. In art, gnarled trees are a common motif in impressionist and surrealist paintings.

How to Memorize "gnarling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with gnarled roots twisting and turning in your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnarling' with the image of an old, twisted tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gnarling' by thinking of 'gnarly' tree roots.

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