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snap

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verb

ˈsnap How to pronounce snap (audio)
snapped; snapping

intransitive verb

1
a
: to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth
fish snapping at the bait
b
: to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch
snap at any chance
2
: to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts
3
a
: to break suddenly with a sharp sound
the twig snapped
b
: to give way suddenly under emotional stress or strain
He snapped under the pressure of the job.
4
a
: to make a sharp or crackling sound
b
: to use your thumb and fingers to make a short sharp sound
People snapped to the beat.
5
: to close or fit in place with an abrupt movement or sharp sound
the lock snapped shut
6
a
: to move briskly or sharply
snaps to attention
b
: to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another)
snap out of it
snapped awake
7
: sparkle, flash
eyes snapping with fury

transitive verb

1
: to seize with or as if with a snap of the jaws
2
: to take possession or advantage of suddenly or eagerly
—usually used with up
shoppers snapping up bargains
3
a
: to retort to or interrupt curtly and irritably
b
: to utter curtly or abruptly
4
: to break suddenly : break short or in two
5
a
: to cause to make a snapping sound
snap a whip
b
: to make a snapping sound by moving (thumb and finger) against one another
c
: to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound
snap the lock shut
6
a
: to project with a snap
snapped a spitball across the classroom
b
: to put (a football) in play with a snap
c(1)
: to take photographically
snapping exclusive news pictures Current Biography
(2)
: to take a snapshot of
snapped the scenery

snap

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noun

1
: an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting)
2
a
archaic : a share of profits or booty
b
: something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage
c
: something that is easy and presents no problems : cinch
3
: a small amount : bit
4
a
: an act or instance of seizing abruptly : a sudden snatching at something
b
: a quick short movement
lithe snaps of its body Barbara Taylor
c
: a sudden sharp breaking
5
a
: a sound made by snapping something
shut the book with a snap
b
: a brief sharp and usually irritable speech or retort
6
: a sudden spell of weather
a cold snap
7
: a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click
the snap of a bracelet
8
: a flat brittle cookie compare gingersnap
9
: snapshot
10
a
: the condition of being vigorous in body, mind, or spirit : alertness, energy
b
: a pleasing vigorous quality
11
football : the act of a center's putting the ball in play from its position on the ground by quickly passing it between the legs back to a teammate (such as a quarterback) : the act of snapping the ball
The quarterback fumbled the snap. [=fumbled the ball when it was snapped to him]

snap

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adverb

: with a snap

snap

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adjective

1
: done, made, or carried through suddenly or without deliberation
a snap judgment
2
: called or taken without prior warning
a snap election
3
: fastening with a snap
a snap lock
4
: unusually easy or simple
a snap course

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Adjective

Example Sentences

Verb The branch snapped and fell to the ground. The earpiece of his glasses snapped off. She snapped the twig in two. The boy snapped the wing off his toy airplane. The bent tree snapped back into an upright position. I snapped the lid shut. She snapped the pieces together. She snapped her handbag shut. Noun I've trained the dog to come to me with a snap of my fingers. The snap of the bracelet broke. Adjective a snap course that even an idiot could pass See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Mescal was on hand to support his girlfriend and snap some impressive behind-the-scenes shots of the musicians. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 The Jaguars’ interior linemen — center James Jackson and guards Dontae Lucas and Reggie Smith — have played every meaningful snap this season. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2022 The government’s snap decision in March 2020 to shut schools turned the sector into a one-way bet. Shefali Anand, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Hill created a pre-snap routine unlike anything the Bengals running backs had done before. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Billions of gallons of water have been lost as the pipelines that crisscross San Antonio crack and snap amid a drought that continues to plague the area. Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Sep. 2022 For phones, even attaching third-party lenses like those from Moment (which snap into a Moment phone case) will give your footage a slicker, more professional look. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 Great options include broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrots, green beans, snap peas, snow peas, corn and asparagus spears. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Feel free to try others, including beets and carrots, cabbage and jicama, broccoli and brussels sprouts, collard greens and radishes, snap peas and cabbage, apples and celery, or pineapple and celery. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022
Noun
Hailey gives us a better look at the back of the stretchy pants, posing topless in the second snap with her jacket and a white shirt tossed on the ground beside her. Seventeen, 17 Sep. 2022 But when Dallas Cowboys teammates consider Cooper Rush’s most impressive decision last Halloween during his lone career start, another play arises: the snap immediately prior. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 If Henderson does break off one of those long runs, history tells us Williams will be in to take the next snap and possibly finish that drive. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 The snap from the backup long snapper was troubled again. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 The snap was taken at the end of the evening, after the 90-minute special was taped at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University in Nashville. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 The 49ers use endless shifts and motions and began frequently moving wide receiver Deebo Samuel into the backfield last year, often before the snap. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 For example, on the fourth-down completion to Bigsby, a wide receiver wasn’t lined up correctly, and Finley had to correct him before the snap, which allowed San Jose State to adjust its defense after Auburn hurried to the line. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 When Evan McPherson tried a game-winning one-point kick, the snap from Mitchell Wilcox was accurate. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Roy Robertson-Harris steamrolled center Corey Linsley on his first-quarter sack (4.9 seconds snap-to-throw). Rich Campbell, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2019 Investors look at Snap’s new user numbers as an important metric to gauge the company’s future growth. Jonathan Vanian, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2017 During the recession and in the years that followed, SNAP expanded to accommodate the increased number of people who needed food assistance. Greg Trotter, chicagotribune.com, 4 May 2017 Snap’s new technology, a 3-D lens, can also change and shift in response to physical objects. Katie Benner, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2017
Adjective
Smythe, however, doesn’t believe that’s indicative of how a snap distribution will play out every week between the Dolphins’ top two tight ends. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The housecoat-style short-sleeve robe done in snap-front polyester has patch pockets. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 That would trigger a snap special election in San Francisco, held within 150 days — a sprint for what, given the city’s politics, could amount to a de facto lifetime appointment to Congress. Shane Goldmacher, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 There weren’t any real snap issues throughout the game, and there was good communication along the line. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Preparing for every potential outcome pre-snap is difficult. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Knee-high lace-up stilettos, a miniskirt with a lace panel, fingerless lace gloves, a snap-front bustier-vest, a diamond choker and a leather officer’s cap. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2022 In the press box, teams’ media relations staffs pass out reams of paper with every countable metric, from snap counts for players to a chronology of every play during the game. Vince Guerrieri, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2022 Matteo Salvini, leader of the League which is the biggest party in the coalition, has called for a snap vote. Chiara Albanese, Bloomberg.com, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Dutch or Low German snappen; akin to Middle High German snappen to snap

First Known Use

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1583, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snap was in 1530

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