To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
to snarl a skein of thread
To become entangled.
To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
The act of producing a snarl or growl.
Growling, having a snarl.
The snarling dog scared me away without ever opening its mouth.