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gnarl vs bend

bend vs gnarl

gnarl and bend both are nouns.

gnarl and bend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gnarl Yes No Yes No
bend Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bend is a hypernym of gnarl; that is, bend is a word with a broader meaning than gnarl:
  • gnarl: twist into a state of deformity
  • bend: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other hypernyms of gnarl include deform, flex, turn, twist.
gnarl (noun) bend (noun)
something twisted and tight and swollen curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
movement that causes the formation of a curve
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
a circular segment of a curve
gnarl (verb) bend (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist into a state of deformity bend a joint
form a curve
change direction
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Difference between gnarl and bend

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