snap

snap
I. verb (snapped; snapping) Etymology: Dutch or Low German snappen; akin to Middle High German snappen to snap Date: 1530 intransitive verb 1. a. to make a sudden closing of the jaws ; seize something sharply with the mouth <
fish snapping at the bait
>
b. to grasp at something eagerly ; make a pounce or snatch <
snap at any chance
>
2. to utter sharp biting words ; bark out irritable or peevish retorts 3. a. to break suddenly with a sharp sound <
the twig snapped
>
b. to give way suddenly under strain 4. to make a sharp or crackling sound 5. to close or fit in place with an abrupt movement or sharp sound <
the lock snapped shut
>
6. a. to move briskly or sharply <
snaps to attention
>
b. to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another) <
snap out of it
>
<
snapped awake
>
7. sparkle, flash <
eyes snapping with fury
>
transitive verb 1. to seize with or as if with a snap of the jaws 2. to take possession or advantage of suddenly or eagerly — usually used with up <
shoppers snapping up bargains
>
3. a. to retort to or interrupt curtly and irritably b. to utter curtly or abruptly 4. to break suddenly ; break short or in two 5. a. to cause to make a snapping sound <
snap a whip
>
b. to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound <
snap the lock shut
>
6. a. to project with a snap b. to put (a football) in play with a snap c. (1) to take photographically <
snapping exclusive news pictures — Current Biography
>
(2) to take a snapshot of II. noun Date: 1555 1. an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting) 2. a. archaic a share of profits or booty b. something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage c. something that is easy and presents no problems ; cinch 3. a small amount ; bit 4. a. an act or instance of seizing abruptly ; a sudden snatching at something b. a quick short movement <
lithe snaps of its body — Barbara Taylor
>
c. a sudden sharp breaking 5. a. a sound made by snapping something <
shut the book with a snap
>
b. a brief sharp and usually irritable speech or retort 6. a sudden spell of weather <
a cold snap
>
7. a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click <
the snap of a bracelet
>
8. a flat brittle cookie — compare gingersnap 9. snapshot 10. a. the condition of being vigorous in body, mind, or spirit ; alertness, energy b. a pleasing vigorous quality 11. the act of a center's putting the football in play from its position on the ground by quickly passing it between his legs to a teammate (as a quarterback) standing behind him III. adverb Date: 1583 with a snap IV. adjective Date: 1739 1. done, made, or carried through suddenly or without deliberation <
a snap judgment
>
2. called or taken without prior warning <
a snap election
>
3. fastening with a snap <
a snap lock
>
4. unusually easy or simple <
a snap course
>

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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