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snarl

1. snarl \'sna:r(*)l\ n [ME snarle, prob. dim. of snare] : a tangle esp. of 
   hairs or thread : KNOT; also : a tangle d situation : COMPLICATION
2. snarl vt 1: to cause to become knotted and intertwined : TANGLE  2: to 
   make excessively complicated  : to become snarled  - snarl.er n
3. snarl vb [freq. of obs. E snar (to growl)] 1: to growl with a snapping 
   or gnashing of teeth  2: to give vent to anger in surly language  : to 
   utter or express with a snarl or by snarling  - snarl.er n
4. snarl n : a surly angry growl