English to English
snarl
(sn/A/rl
)
noun (n)
- a vicious angry growl(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- an angry vicious expression(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.(noun)source: webster1913
- The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone(verb.communication)Example:
The guard snarled at us.
source: wordnet30 - make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise(verb.communication)Example:
Bullets snarled past us.
source: wordnet30 - twist together or entwine into a confusing mass(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.(verb)source: webster1913
- To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread.(verb)source: webster1913
- To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.(verb)source: webster1913