Meaning of the word gnarled in English

What does gnarled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gnarled

US /nɑːrld/
UK /nɑːld/

Adjective

full of knots; twisted and rugged

Example:
The old oak tree had a thick, gnarled trunk.
His hands were gnarled from years of hard labor.