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