snap (Meaning)
snap (n)
the act of catching an object with the hands
a spell of cold weather
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
any undertaking that is easy to do
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
snap (v)
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
separate or cause to separate abruptly
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
move or strike with a noise
close with a snapping motion
make a sharp sound
move with a snapping sound
to grasp hastily or eagerly
put in play with a snap
cause to make a snapping sound
lose control of one's emotions
bring the jaws together
record on photographic film
snap (v. t.)
To catch out sharply (a batsman who has just snicked a bowled ball).
snap (v. i.)
Of the eyes, to emit sudden, brief sparkles like those of a snapping fire, as sometimes in anger.
snap (n.)
Any task, labor, set of circumstances, or the like, that yields satisfactory results or gives pleasure with little trouble or effort, as an easy course of study, a job where work is light, a bargain, etc.
A snap shot with a firearm.
A snapshot.
Something of no value; as, not worth a snap.
snap (a.)
Done, performed, made, executed, carried through, or the like, quickly and without deliberation; as, a snap judgment or decision; a snap political convention.
Synonyms & Antonyms of snap
snap Sentence Examples
- The camera's shutter snapped capturing a fleeting moment.
- The twigs snapped under the weight of the heavy boots.
- The elastic band snapped, sending the paper ball flying.
- The dog snapped at the treat, eagerly devouring it.
- The rope snapped, causing the heavy object to fall to the ground.
- The wind snapped the branches of the trees, creating an eerie crackling sound.
- The ice beneath her skates snapped, sending her tumbling into the water.
- The snap of a twig in the forest alerted the hunters to the presence of prey.
- The handcuffs snapped into place, securing the suspect.
- The snap of the belt loop echoed through the empty room.
FAQs About the word snap
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The camera's shutter snapped capturing a fleeting moment.
The twigs snapped under the weight of the heavy boots.
The elastic band snapped, sending the paper ball flying.
The dog snapped at the treat, eagerly devouring it.
