snarled; snarling; snarls
Definition of snarl
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to cause to become knotted and intertwined : tangle
2
: to make excessively complicated
: to become snarled
snarl
noun (1)Definition of snarl (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a tangle especially of hairs or thread : knot
2
: a tangled situation
traffic snarls
snarl
verb (2)
snarled; snarling; snarls
Definition of snarl (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to growl with a snapping, gnashing, or display of teeth
2
: to give vent to anger in surly language
: to utter or express with a snarl or by snarling
snarl
noun (2)Definition of snarl (Entry 4 of 4)
: a surly angry growl
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The first known use of snarl was in the 14th century
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