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English Dictionary: snarling by the DICT Development Group
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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}.
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