Gnarl (noun)
na-rl
A rough, knotty protuberance, especially on a tree.
Early 19th century back-formation from gnarled.
Example sentences
“The large gnarl pushed the two branches out, giving the illusion of splitting the blackthorn in two.”
Word of the Day - Knižarnica (книжарница) (Macedonian) (noun) k-nee-zhar-nee-tsa
The term ‘gnarly’ is used by offroad bikers to refer to riding over really difficult terrain that creates dangers for the riders.