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snarling

The correct spelling is snarling.

How to pronounce snarling

verb

Say it like: Sna-rli-ng

The correct spelling is snarling. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots. For example: "to snarl a skein of thread"

Usage Examples

to snarl a skein of thread

The snarling dog scared me away without ever opening its mouth.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
  2. 2.To become entangled.
  3. 3.To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
  4. 4.To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
  5. 5.To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.

noun

  1. 1.The act of producing a snarl or growl.

adjective

  1. 1.Growling, having a snarl.

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