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单词 snuffer
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Definition of snuffer in English:

snuffer

noun ˈsnʌfəˈsnəfər
  • 1A small hollow metal cone on the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle by smothering the flame.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Many experts believe that you should use a snuffer when extinguishing flames.
    • I remember Colette cutting the oranges into segments, sun on her black hair, the scent of beeswax candles, the silver candle snuffer like a bell.
    • To prevent flying sparks and spattering wax, use a snuffer instead of blowing out the flame.
    • Francesca used the snuffer to extinguish all but one candle.
    1. 1.1snuffers An implement resembling scissors with an inverted metal cup attached to one blade, used to extinguish a candle or trim its wick.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Plates, chalices, candleholders, candle snuffers, bells, knives, incense burners, and such items are obviously made for more than just Circle use.
      • They would work on snuffers to fit stands, such as the splendid example shown in Plate IV that bears the mark of this very shop.
      • The caldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the bowls, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
      • He later claims that he and his wife are as ‘united… as the candlestick and the snuffers.’

Rhymes

bluffer, buffer, duffer, puffer, suffer
 
 

Definition of snuffer in US English:

snuffer

nounˈsnəfərˈsnəfər
  • 1A small hollow metal cone on the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle by smothering the flame.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Many experts believe that you should use a snuffer when extinguishing flames.
    • To prevent flying sparks and spattering wax, use a snuffer instead of blowing out the flame.
    • I remember Colette cutting the oranges into segments, sun on her black hair, the scent of beeswax candles, the silver candle snuffer like a bell.
    • Francesca used the snuffer to extinguish all but one candle.
    1. 1.1usually snuffers An implement resembling scissors with an inverted metal cup attached to one blade, used to extinguish a candle or trim its wick.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The caldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the bowls, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
      • They would work on snuffers to fit stands, such as the splendid example shown in Plate IV that bears the mark of this very shop.
      • Plates, chalices, candleholders, candle snuffers, bells, knives, incense burners, and such items are obviously made for more than just Circle use.
      • He later claims that he and his wife are as ‘united… as the candlestick and the snuffers.’
 
 
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