snarling

2 definitions found

snarling - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Snarling \Snarl"ing\,
     a. & n. from Snarl, v.
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     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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  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.
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