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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
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}.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Snarl \Snarl\, verb (used with an object) [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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