knurly
1Knurly — Knurl y (n[^u]rl [y^]), [Compar. {Knurlier} (n[^u]rl [i^]*[ e]r); superl. {Knurliest}.] [See {Knur}, and cf. {Gnarly}.] Full of knots; hard; tough; hence, capable of enduring or resisting much. [1913 Webster] …
2knurly — [nʉrl′ē] adj. knurlier, knurliest full of knurls, as wood; gnarled …
3knurly — adjective see knurl …
4knurly — /nerr lee/, adj., knurlier, knurliest. having knurls or knots; gnarled. [1595 1605; KNURL + Y1] * * * …
5knurly — adjective Gnarled or knotty. Hard and misshapen …
6knurly — adj. gnarly, full of knots; gnarled …
7knurly — a. Knotty, knotted, gnarled …
8knurly — knurl•y [[t]ˈnɜr li[/t]] adj. knurl•i•er, knurl•i•est having knurls or knots; gnarled • Etymology: 1595–1605 …
9knurly — /ˈnɜli/ (say nerlee) adjective (knurlier, knurliest) having knurls or knots; gnarled …
10knurly — ərlē, ə̄l , əil , li adjective (often er/ est) Etymology: knurl (I) + y 1. : gnarly 2. : dwarfish …
