twisted trunk
Spiraling tree stem
A twisted trunk is a tree trunk that has grown in a spiral or contorted pattern rather than straight up.
This can result from genetic traits, environmental stress, wind exposure, or disease.
Some species like the corkscrew willow develop twisted trunks naturally: The old olive tree's twisted trunk gave it character.
The phrase also describes luggage that has been damaged or deformed.
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
- contortedTwisted unnaturally
- tree barkWoody plant's outer covering
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- knottedTied with loops
bent · warped · crooked · coiled · spiral · tree rings · driftwood · bonsai · roots · weathered · ancient · old growth · ancient oak · oak · olive tree · olive · winding · deformed