snap

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verb

ˈsnap

snapped; snapping

intransitive verb

: to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth

fish snapping at the bait

: to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch

snap at any chance

: to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts

: to break suddenly with a sharp sound

the twig snapped

: to give way suddenly under emotional stress or strain

He snapped under the pressure of the job.

: to make a sharp or crackling sound

: to use your thumb and fingers to make a short sharp sound

People snapped to the beat.

: to close or fit in place with an abrupt movement or sharp sound

the lock snapped shut

: to move briskly or sharply

snaps to attention

: to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another)

snap out of it

snapped awake

: sparkle, flash

eyes snapping with fury

transitive verb

: to seize with or as if with a snap of the jaws

: to take possession or advantage of suddenly or eagerly

—usually used with up

shoppers snapping up bargains

: to retort to or interrupt curtly and irritably

: to utter curtly or abruptly

: to break suddenly : break short or in two

: to cause to make a snapping sound

snap a whip

: to make a snapping sound by moving (thumb and finger) against one another

: to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound

snap the lock shut

: to project with a snap

snapped a spitball across the classroom

: 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

: an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting)

archaic : a share of profits or booty

: something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage

: something that is easy and presents no problems : cinch

: a small amount : bit

: an act or instance of seizing abruptly : a sudden snatching at something

: a quick short movement

lithe snaps of its body

Barbara Taylor

: a sudden sharp breaking

: a sound made by snapping something

shut the book with a snap

: a brief sharp and usually irritable speech or retort

: a sudden spell of weather

a cold snap

: a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click

the snap of a bracelet

: a flat brittle cookie compare gingersnap

: snapshot

: the condition of being vigorous in body, mind, or spirit : alertness, energy

: a pleasing vigorous quality

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]

Synonyms

Verb

bark
snarl

Noun

bang
blast
boom
clap
crack
crash
pop
report
slam
smash
thunderclap
thwack
whack
whomp
whump

Adjective

cheap
downhill
easy
effortless
facile
fluent
fluid
hands-down
light
painless
ready
royal
simple
smooth
soft

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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

单词	snaps
释义	snap 1 of 4 verb ˈsnap 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 2 of 4 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 3 of 4 adverb : with a snap snap 4 of 4 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 bark snarl Noun bang blast boom clap crack crash pop report slam smash thunderclap thwack whack whomp whump Adjective cheap downhill easy effortless facile fluent fluid hands-down light painless ready royal simple smooth soft See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing snap cold snap snap back snap bean snap roll snap judgment snap-on snap to attention snap up snap to it snap pea snap out of sugar snap pea snap-brim snap out of it See More cold snap snap back snap bean snap roll snap judgment snap-on snap to attention snap up snap to it snap pea snap out of sugar snap pea snap-brim snap out of it See More Kids Definition snap 1 of 3 verb ˈsnap snapped; snapping 1 : to break or break apart suddenly and often with a cracking noise The branch snapped. 2 : to grasp or grasp at something suddenly with the mouth or teeth 3 : to speak or utter sharply or irritably "You keep quiet!" snapped Beezus. Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins 4 : to make or cause to make a sharp or crackling sound snap a whip 5 : to close or fit in place with a quick movement The lid snapped shut. 6 : to put into or remove from a position suddenly or with a cracking sound She snapped on the light. 7 : to act or be acted on with energy The soldier snapped to attention. 8 : to grasp at something eagerly I snapped at the chance. 9 : to get, take, or buy at once Customers were hoping to snap up a bargain. 10 : to close by means of snaps or fasteners 11 : to take a snapshot of 12 : to make a short sharp sound by quickly moving the middle finger against the thumb snap 2 of 3 noun 1 : a sudden short sharp sound 2 : an act of moving the middle finger against the thumb to make a short sharp sound 3 : something that is easy and presents no problems That job is a snap. 4 : a sudden change in weather a cold snap 5 : a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click the snap on a purse 6 : snapshot 7 : a short amount of time … over the hedge he jumped in a snap … Anna Sewell, Black Beauty snap 3 of 3 adjective 1 : made suddenly or without careful thought a snap decision 2 : closing with a click or by means of a device that snaps a snap lock 3 : very easy snaps 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of snap 1 as in barks to speak sharply or irritably the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance barks snarls shouts yells screams growls shrieks grumbles rants sputters fulminates roars raves vituperates vents explodes rages storms flips (out) tees off flares (up) blows up Antonyms & Near Antonyms calms (down) simmers down 2 as in pops to break suddenly with an explosive sound the fragile twig snapped in her hands Synonyms & Similar Words pops clicks splits cracks bursts crackles explodes hisses shatters rends rives sputters clacks clatters sizzles 3 as in photographs to take a photograph of be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us Synonyms & Similar Words photographs photos pictures shoots mugs images films retakes rephotographs videotapes 4 as in changes to pass from one form, state, or level to another she abruptly snapped alert Synonyms & Similar Words changes shifts varies morphs fluctuates mutates improves metamorphoses deteriorates turns around transmutes betters vacillates wavers worsens teeters seesaws Antonyms & Near Antonyms stabilizes plateaus snaps 2 of 2 noun plural of snap 1 as in claps a loud explosive sound the plastic coat hook broke off with a loud snap when he tried to hang the heavy bag on it Synonyms & Similar Words claps pops bangs booms blasts crashes slams thwacks reports thunderclaps whacks roars cracks taps knocks whumps smashes whomps whams clashes clangs howls clanks thunks raps clamors clangors outcries hubbubs blares hue and cries uproars hullabaloos tumults 2 as in photos a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera took several snaps of his family for the scrapbook Synonyms & Similar Words photos photographs pics snapshots prints shots pix stills close-ups blowups enlargements tintypes telephotos monochromes daguerreotypes sepias ferrotypes 3 as in splashes a very small amount I don't care a snap about gossip Synonyms & Similar Words splashes little touches glimmers licks hints sprinklings bits specks dabs nips sparks traces bites pinches drops streaks shades handfuls shreds ounces shadows smacks rays particles slivers crumbs spots flecks dashes smells peanuts driblets spatters smidgeons strains drams soupçons skoshes smidges suspicions aces smidgins scruples parts scintillas smidgens mites molecules jots patches drops in the bucket dots nibbles scraps fragments doses syllables portions tastes granules grains whits nubbins atoms sections vestiges hoots semblances modicums scatterings minima minims morsels shivers motes shots minimums splinters clippings chips shards flyspecks flakes tittles iotas shavings smatters handsful smatterings tatters parings smithereens Antonyms & Near Antonyms loads buckets bundles masses barrels mountains bushels pecks lots quantities piles deals stacks heaps fistfuls reams messes gobs wads oodles lashings scads rafts boatloads volumes wealths abundances potfuls lashins passels much plenties profusions overflows excesses embarrassments surpluses slabs chunks lumps bonanzas overages hunks superfluities overmuch overkills surfeits superabundances oversupplies overabundances See More 4 as in picnics something that is easy to do this test will be a snap Synonyms & Similar Words picnics breezes cream puffs cakes cinches roses duck soup kid stuff pieces of cake cakewalks walks in the park child's play sitting ducks laughers pushovers gimmes walkaways no-brainers Antonyms & Near Antonyms pains murders bears killers chores headaches beasts sticky wickets horror shows labors stinkers troubles posers toughies nuisances bothers stumpers brainteasers See More
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