knorrig

/ˈknɔʁɪç/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: academic. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. gnarled, knotty

    • Der alte Baum hatte knorrige Äste.

      The old tree had gnarled branches.

Similar words

schief

Close synonyms for something gnarled or crooked, usually describing wood or an old tree.

Similar in other languages

English

crooked

Close — gnarled, knotty relates to crooked.

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