snarl

[ snahrl ]

/ snɑrl /

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verb (used without object)

to growl threateningly or viciously, especially with a raised upper lip to bare the teeth, as a dog.

to speak in a surly or threatening manner suggestive of a dog's snarl.

verb (used with object)

to say by snarling: to snarl a threat.

noun

the act of snarling.

a snarling sound or utterance.

Origin of snarl

1580–90; earlier snarle, equivalent to obsolete snar to snarl (cognate with Dutch, Low German snarren,German schnarren) + -le

OTHER WORDS FROM snarl

snarler, nounsnarl·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby snarl

snare, snare drum, snarf, snark, snarky, snarl, snarler, snarl-up, snarly, snash, snatch

Definition for snarl (2 of 2)

snarl²

[ snahrl ]

/ snɑrl /

noun

a tangle, as of thread, hair, or wire.

a complicated or confused condition or matter: a traffic snarl.

a knot in wood.

verb (used with object)

to bring into a tangled condition, as thread or hair.

to render complicated or confused: The questions snarled him up.

to raise or emboss, as parts of a thin metal vessel, by hammering on a tool (snarling iron ) held against the inner surface of the vessel.

verb (used without object)

to become tangled; get into a tangle.

Origin of snarl

1350–1400; Middle English snarle;see snare¹, -le

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Example sentences from the Web for snarl

Alastair Sim had jowls like melting candle wax, a snarl like a cornered cat and eyes cold with contempt.
How Dickens and Scrooge Saved Christmas|Clive Irving|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And conservatives in Nevada are looking for the kind of snarl that the smiling Sandoval may not be able to deliver.
Could This Be the First Pro-Choice Republican on a National Ticket?|David Freedlander|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The delays would cause chaos and snarl traffic at checkpoints, frustrate orderly schedules, and make tempers short.
Iraqi Insurgents Circulate the Lie That They Killed the Judge in Saddam’s Trial|Michael Newton|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Happy Huckabee seems to be gone, the smile replaced by a snarl.
Happy Huckabee Gets Mad|David Freedlander|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Some people know Curtis through his passion as an Elvis impersonator, including a snarl and long sideburns.
The Mississippi Man Caught Mailing Ricin-Letters is an Elvis Impersonator|Justin Green|April 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, his voice went out in a snarl aloft to the men on the royal-yards to make all fast again.
The Mutiny of the Elsinore|Jack London
But they had struggled close to the edge of the rock wall, and suddenly, without a snarl or a cry, they rolled over.
Kazan|James Oliver Curwood
With a snarl, Maria thrust her hand into her meager bosom, and drew forth a little bag with its draw-strings.
The Wilderness Trail|Frank Williams
A distant bugle rang out and the snarl of camels was audible from the village.
The Garden Of Allah|Robert Hichens
Will all the dexterity of foot-police and mounted 225 guards ever succeed in disentangling this snarl of equipages?
Spanish Highways and Byways|Katharine Lee Bates

British Dictionary definitions for snarl (1 of 2)

snarl¹

/ (snɑːl) /

verb

(intr) (of an animal) to growl viciously, baring the teeth

to speak or express (something) viciously or angrily

noun

a vicious growl, utterance, or facial expression

the act of snarling

Derived forms of snarl

snarling, adjectivesnarlingly, adverbsnarly, adjective

Word Origin for snarl

C16: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German snarren, Middle Dutch snarren to drone

British Dictionary definitions for snarl (2 of 2)

snarl²

/ (snɑːl) /

noun

a tangled mass of thread, hair, etc

a complicated or confused state or situation

a knot in wood

verb

(often foll by up) to be, become, or make tangled or complicated

(tr often foll by up) to confuse mentally

(tr) to flute or emboss (metal) by hammering on a tool held against the under surface

Derived forms of snarl

snarler, nounsnarly, adjective

Word Origin for snarl

C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Swedish snarel noose, Old Norse snara snare 1

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释义	snarl ¹ [ snahrl ] / snɑrl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR snarl ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to growl threateningly or viciously, especially with a raised upper lip to bare the teeth, as a dog. to speak in a surly or threatening manner suggestive of a dog's snarl. verb (used with object) to say by snarling: to snarl a threat. noun the act of snarling. a snarling sound or utterance. Origin of snarl ¹ 1580–90; earlier snarle, equivalent to obsolete snar to snarl (cognate with Dutch, Low German snarren,German schnarren) + -le OTHER WORDS FROM snarl snarler, nounsnarl·ing·ly, adverb Words nearby snarl snare, snare drum, snarf, snark, snarky, snarl, snarler, snarl-up, snarly, snash, snatch Definition for snarl (2 of 2) snarl² [ snahrl ] / snɑrl / noun a tangle, as of thread, hair, or wire. a complicated or confused condition or matter: a traffic snarl. a knot in wood. verb (used with object) to bring into a tangled condition, as thread or hair. to render complicated or confused: The questions snarled him up. to raise or emboss, as parts of a thin metal vessel, by hammering on a tool (snarling iron ) held against the inner surface of the vessel. verb (used without object) to become tangled; get into a tangle. Origin of snarl ² 1350–1400; Middle English snarle;see snare¹, -le Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for snarl Alastair Sim had jowls like melting candle wax, a snarl like a cornered cat and eyes cold with contempt. How Dickens and Scrooge Saved Christmas\|Clive Irving\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And conservatives in Nevada are looking for the kind of snarl that the smiling Sandoval may not be able to deliver. Could This Be the First Pro-Choice Republican on a National Ticket?\|David Freedlander\|November 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The delays would cause chaos and snarl traffic at checkpoints, frustrate orderly schedules, and make tempers short. Iraqi Insurgents Circulate the Lie That They Killed the Judge in Saddam’s Trial\|Michael Newton\|June 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Happy Huckabee seems to be gone, the smile replaced by a snarl. Happy Huckabee Gets Mad\|David Freedlander\|May 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Some people know Curtis through his passion as an Elvis impersonator, including a snarl and long sideburns. The Mississippi Man Caught Mailing Ricin-Letters is an Elvis Impersonator\|Justin Green\|April 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Nevertheless, his voice went out in a snarl aloft to the men on the royal-yards to make all fast again. The Mutiny of the Elsinore\|Jack London But they had struggled close to the edge of the rock wall, and suddenly, without a snarl or a cry, they rolled over. Kazan\|James Oliver Curwood With a snarl, Maria thrust her hand into her meager bosom, and drew forth a little bag with its draw-strings. The Wilderness Trail\|Frank Williams A distant bugle rang out and the snarl of camels was audible from the village. The Garden Of Allah\|Robert Hichens Will all the dexterity of foot-police and mounted 225 guards ever succeed in disentangling this snarl of equipages? Spanish Highways and Byways\|Katharine Lee Bates British Dictionary definitions for snarl (1 of 2) snarl¹ / (snɑːl) / verb (intr) (of an animal) to growl viciously, baring the teeth to speak or express (something) viciously or angrily noun a vicious growl, utterance, or facial expression the act of snarling Derived forms of snarl snarling, adjectivesnarlingly, adverbsnarly, adjective Word Origin for snarl C16: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German snarren, Middle Dutch snarren to drone British Dictionary definitions for snarl (2 of 2) snarl² / (snɑːl) / noun a tangled mass of thread, hair, etc a complicated or confused state or situation a knot in wood verb (often foll by up) to be, become, or make tangled or complicated (tr often foll by up) to confuse mentally (tr) to flute or emboss (metal) by hammering on a tool held against the under surface Derived forms of snarl snarler, nounsnarly, adjective Word Origin for snarl C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Swedish snarel noose, Old Norse snara snare 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to snarl morass, growl, bark, mutter, entangle, tangle, web, skein, entanglement, intricacy, labyrinth, confusion, disarray, mishmash, muddle, chaos, swarm, complexity, jam, clutter
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snarl

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verb (used with object)

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Origin of snarl

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Definition for snarl (2 of 2)

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for snarl (1 of 2)

verb

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British Dictionary definitions for snarl (2 of 2)

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