snarl
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B2
🇺🇸
/snɑrl/
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/snɑːl/
growl or tangle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snarl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'snarlen,' where 'snar-' meant 'to growl.'
Historical Evolution
'snarlen' transformed into the modern English word 'snarl.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to growl,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to tangling and knotting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tangle or knot, especially in hair or thread.
She spent hours trying to untangle the snarl in her hair.
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Noun 2
a vicious or angry growl.
The dog gave a low snarl as the stranger approached.
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Verb 1
to make a vicious or angry growl.
The dog snarled at the intruder.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45