snarl


Definition: Meaning of, snarl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / snɑːl /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
snarl snarled snarled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
snarling snarls
  1. [intransitive] if an animal snarls, it makes a low angry sound and shows its teeth [↪  growl]
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] to speak or say something in a nasty, angry way
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  3. [transitive usually passive] British English to prevent traffic from moving
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snarl used in phrases

  • snarl-up (noun)
    1. a confused situation that prevents work from continuing
    2. a situation in which traffic is prevented from moving
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