\ ˈsnär(-ə)l 
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\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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Noun (2)
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snarl
verb\ ˈsnärl \
\snarled; snarling
Kids Definition of snarl
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : to growl with a showing of teeth
The dog snarled at the stranger.
2 : to speak in an angry way
snarl
nounKids Definition of snarl (Entry 2 of 4)
: an angry growl
snarl
nounKids Definition of snarl (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : a tangle usually of hairs or thread : knot She's combing out the snarls.
2 : a situation that makes movement difficult
a traffic snarl
snarl
verbsnarled; snarling
Kids Definition of snarl (Entry 4 of 4)
: to get or become tangled
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