Word Meaning

snarl definition and meaning

v. t. To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
v. t. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread.
v. t. To embarrass; to insnare.
n. A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.
v. i. To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
v. i. To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
n. The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.

Crossword clues for snarl

- Angry growl
- Gnash (teeth)
- Growl
- Growl fiercely
- Growl viciously
- Menacing growl
- Traffic jam
- Utter a growl
- utter sharply