snarl

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for snarl

snarl 🔊 /snɑˈɹl/

snarl : ගෙරවීම

snarl : දත් නියවා ගොරවනවා

snarl definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
  2. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread.
  3. To embarrass; to insnare.

Noun.

  1. A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.
  2. The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
  2. To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.