Gnarl

Noun:
Something tightly twisted and swollen.

Verb:
1.) Twist into a deformed or damaged state.
2.) Make noises and remarks of displeasure and disapproval

Noun:
"The old boxer's fists were two gnarls."

Verb:
1.) "The dog gnarled the chew toy."
2.) "That woman is so wild she gnarled at me!"

by Vananator June 25, 2010