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Definition of snuffer in English: snuffernoun 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.
- 1.1snuffers 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: snuffernounˈsnəfərˈsnəfər 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.
- 1.1usually 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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