'Snarling iron' definitions:

Definition of 'Snarling iron'

From: GCIDE
  • Snarling \Snarl"ing\, a. & n. from Snarl, v. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]