snap

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

snaps

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

snap

past (v2)

snapped

past participle (v3)

snapped

present participle

snapping

3rd person singular

snaps

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.

2. 2.A sudden break.

3. 3.An attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab.

4. 4.The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To fracture or break apart suddenly.

   • He snapped his stick in anger.
   • If you bend it too much, it will snap.
   • But this weapon will snap short, unfaithful to the hand that employs it.

2. 2.To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.

3. 3.To attempt to seize or bite with the teeth, beak, etc.

   • A dog snaps at a passenger. A fish snaps at the bait.

4. 4.To attempt to seize with eagerness.

   • She snapped at the chance to appear on television.

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Everyday conversation

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Literature

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Synonyms

• catch