The word "snarl" means a tangled or twisted mess, like a knot in hair or traffic. It can also refer to a fierce or angry expression on someone's face or the growl of a dog. Full definition
Jesse Darling's washing line festoons the indoor sky with snarls of razor - wire, bunting, dishcloths, toys and babywear. (theguardian.com)
There has been a terrible traffic snarl at Omole Phase one junction, Ogba area of Lagos State, Nigeria Politics Online can authoritatively report. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
It was near the stretch where traffic snarled in December when a 900 - pound elephant seal tried to cross the road. (marinemammalcenter.org)