English Dictionary: snarling | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for snarling | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Snarl \Snarl\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Snarled}; p. pr. & vvb. n. {Snarling}.] [Etymol. uncertain.] To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Snarling \Snarl"ing\, a. & n. from {Snarl}, v. {Snarling iron}, a tool with a long beak, used in the process of snarling. When one end is held in a vise, and the shank is struck with a hammer, the repercussion of the other end, or beak, within the article worked upon gives the requisite blow for producing raised work. See 1st {Snarl}. |