knurly

[ nur-lee ]

adjective

, knurl·i·er, knurl·i·est.

1. having knurls or knots; gnarled.

knurly

/ ˈnɜːlɪ /

adjective

1. a rare word for gnarled

Word History and Origins

Origin of knurly¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; knurl + -y ¹

Related Words

• coiled
• complicated
• contorted
• convoluted
• crooked
• curled
• gnarled
• intricate
• tangled
• tortuous
• wry