noun / verb
snarl
A tangled mass that impedes movement.
A snarl of fishing line keeps the reel from turning.
Etymology
The tangle word is associated with snarling or knotting threads. It names the obstructive mass produced by such entanglement, distinct from a growling sound.
More examples
- She gently works the snarls out of her hair.
- Construction snarls traffic near the bridge.
- Missing paperwork has snarled the permit process.
Forms
snarl · snarls · snarled · snarling