"Snap" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Snap" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Snap" Meaning

To make a sudden, sharp, and loud noise, often with one's fingers, by bringing them together.

"Snap" Examples

Usage Examples of "snap"


1. Techniques in Photography

To capture a perfect picture, she needed to snap the shutter quickly.

2. Breaking into Two Pieces

The spring twig snapped in half when it was pressed too hard.

3. Quick Decision or Reaction

He snapped his fingers to get the kid's attention.

4. Fit Tight

The buttons snapped onto the dress with ease.

5. Suddenly Realize or Understand

Once she read the instructions, she snapped that she had been using the wrong technique all along.

"Snap" Similar Words

Snake

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A snake is a long, slender, and often legless reptile that belongs to the suborder Serpentes. Snakes are predators that consume a wide variety of prey, from small animals and insects to other snakes, and are found in many parts of the world, including deserts, forests, and grasslands. Snakes have a highly specialized body that includes a narrow head, a slender body, and no limbs, which allows them to slither through tight spaces and navigate complex terrain. They have a highly efficient sense of smell and can swallow their prey whole, without chewing it. Snakes also have a unique way of moving, using a process called "undulation," where they flex their body in a wave-like motion to propel themselves forward.

Snakebite

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A wound inflicted by a bite from a snake.

Snakebites

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Snaked

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It seems you meant "snake". <br><br>A snake is a long, slender, limbless, carnivorous, cold-blooded reptile, typically covered with scales.

Snakeroot

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Snakeroot refers to several plants that are toxic to horses. These plants contain a toxic compound called tremetol, which can cause a range of symptoms including tremors, muscle weakness, and breathing difficulties if ingested.

Snakes

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A snake is a long, slimy, and legless reptile that belongs to the suborder Serpentes. Snakes have a long, flexible body, typically covered with scales, and are found in a wide range of habitats all over the world. They are carnivorous, feeding on various small animals, birds, and mammals, and are known for their ability to slither, crawl, or slide across various surfaces. There are over 3,000 species of snakes, ranging in size, shape, color, and behavior, and are often revered or feared by humans, depending on the culture and traditions.

Snakeskin

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Snakeskin refers to the pattern or texture of the skin of a snake, typically characterized by scales, stripes, or other markings. It can also be used to describe a fabric or material that imitates this pattern, often used in clothing or accessories.<br><br>Metaphorically, "snakeskin" can also refer to a difficult or challenging situation that someone has overcome, similar to shedding a snake's skin. It can also imply a sense of elegance or sophistication, as snakes are often seen as graceful and stylish creatures.<br><br>Synonyms for "snakeskin" include scaled, scaly, reptilian, and serpentine.

Snaking

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Yesterday, today, and tomorrow were overcast and rainy.

Snapdragon

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A type of flowering plant with brightly colored, reddish-purple flowers that have a delicate, almost natural beauty. The name is also a British term for a potentially fiery, argumentative, or passionate person.

Snapdragons

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A type of brightly colored flower, often grown in gardens. They are known for their tall stalks and long, thin blooms that resemble a dragon's mouth, hence the name "snapdragon" which literally means "dragon that snaps."

Snape

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Snapes

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Snaphance

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I couldn't find any definition for the word "snaphance" in my dictionary resources. It seems to be a non-existent or non-standard word.

Snaphaunce

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A snaphaunce is an archaic word for a type of ancient muzzle-loading firearm with a flintlock mechanism, where the hammer striking the frizzen (a piece of iron that holds a spark-producing piece of steel) would create a spark to ignite the gunpowder, rather than a separate flint striking a steel edge.

Snapped

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To break or tear suddenly; to make a loud, sharp noise, like a sudden, loud sound; to erupt or exit suddenly in a short, sharp movement or sound.<br><br>Example: She snapped her fingers to get the dog's attention.

Snapper

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A snapper can refer to:<br><br> A cry of approval or applause, often loud and sudden, "The audience gave a collective snapper as the comedian landed a punchline."<br> A type of fish, commonly found in coastal waters around the world, known for its vibrant colors and distinctive snapping sound when it closes its mouth.<br> A type of camera, a cropped sensor compact camera or a medium format digital camera that uses a shutter release mechanism with a sharp "snapping" sound when the shutter is pressed.<br> To snapper or snappers also refer to a type of conversation which goes well but isn't quite secretive or off the record.