to form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.-to entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread.-to embarrass; to insnare.-a knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.-to growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.-to speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.-the act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.