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snarling |
2 definitions found 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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