gnar

/nɑr/
noun
  1. A knotty, rough, or twisted growth on a tree trunk or branch.
    • Woodcarvers often look for a gnar to add character to their pieces.
    • The old oak had a large gnar near its base.
    • A gnar can make a tree look ancient and weathered.
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verb
  1. To growl or snarl, like an animal.
    • In the cave, they could hear something gnar in the darkness.
    • The wolf would gnar at anyone who came too close to its pups.
    • The dog began to gnar when a stranger approached the gate.
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