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SNAPPING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 26 meanings of the word Snapping.

Snapping - as a noun

The act of catching an object with the hands

Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12grab7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A spell of cold weather

Example: "A cold snap in the middle of may"

Tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snap bean

A crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ginger nutginger snapgingersnap14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biscuit11cookie12cooky14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

Example: "Servants appeared at the snap of his fingers"

A sudden sharp noise

Example: "The crack of a whip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cracking17

A sudden breaking

The tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

Example: "The waistband had lost its snap"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elasticity15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

Example: "My snapshots haven't been developed yet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shot7snapshot13

A fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

Example: "Children can manage snaps better than buttons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press studsnap fastener

Any undertaking that is easy to do

Example: "Marketing this product will be no picnic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breeze17child's playcinch12duck souppicnic12piece of cakepushover16walkover18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
labor7project18task8undertaking17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

Example: "He gave his fingers a snap"

(american football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

Example: "The quarterback fumbled the snap"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centering12

Snapping - as a verb

Utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

Example: "The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snarl5

Separate or cause to separate abruptly

Example: "The rope snapped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bust6rupture9tear4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disunite9divide11part6separate10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

Example: "The pipe snapped"

Move or strike with a noise

Example: "He clicked on the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13

Close with a snapping motion

Example: "The lock snapped shut"

Make a sharp sound

Example: "His fingers snapped"

Move with a snapping sound

Example: "Bullets snapped past us"

To grasp hastily or eagerly

Example: "Before i could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snatch up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put in play with a snap

Example: "Snap a football"

Cause to make a snapping sound

Example: "Snap your fingers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13flick14

Lose control of one's emotions

Example: "When she heard that she had not passed the exam, she lost it completely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break downlose it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5behave14do3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring the jaws together

Example: "He snapped indignantly"

Record on photographic film

Example: "I photographed the scene of the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
photograph21shoot8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enter5record9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The snapping turtle quickly retreated into its shell."
"The snapping jaws of the alligator terrified the onlookers."
"The snapping sound of the door closing echoed through the empty hallway."
"Her snapping tone revealed her frustration."
"He received a snapping response from his boss when he asked for a raise."
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Word Game Points

Is SNAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snapping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SNAPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SNAPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snapping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNAPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SNAPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snapping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNAPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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