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snaps

The correct spelling is snaps.

How to pronounce snaps

noun

Say it like: Sna-ps

The correct spelling is snaps. A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound. For example: "We took a few snaps of the old church before moving on."

Usage Examples

We took a few snaps of the old church before moving on.

a ginger snap

I can fix most vacuum cleaners in a snap.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
  2. 2.A sudden break.
  3. 3.An attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab.
  4. 4.The act of making a snapping sound by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm.
  5. 5.A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.

verb

  1. 1.To fracture or break apart suddenly.
  2. 2.To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.
  3. 3.To attempt to seize with the teeth or bite.
  4. 4.To attempt to seize with eagerness.
  5. 5.To speak abruptly or sharply.

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