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Definition of snapper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
marine lifetype of marine fish with sharp teeth
- The chef prepared a delicious grilled snapper for dinner..
2.
animalslarge turtle with a powerful bite
- The snapper was sunbathing by the pond.
3.
sportsTECH. US player who snaps the ball in footballTECH. US
- The snapper quickly passed the ball to the quarterback.
4.
toysRare US small explosive item that pops when thrownRare US
- Kids love playing with snappers during celebrations.
5.
- The snapper captured the beautiful sunset perfectly.
Images of snapper
type of marine fish with sharp teeth 
large turtle with a powerful bite 
small explosive item that pops when thrown
Expressions with snapper
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person who takes photos for fun
My uncle is a happy snapper during family gatherings.
reddish fish from the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
The red snapper is popular in seafood restaurants.
snapper kind living in warm waters of the western Atlantic
The mangrove snapper is common near reefs along Florida’s coast.
person who quickly acquires things
He's known as the snapper-upper at sales.
snapper fish native to Atlantic waters
The mutton snapper is popular among anglers.
Origin of snapper
Dutch, snap (to bite) + -er (agent)
Terms with snapper included in their meaning
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Lutjanus spp
red snapper species Lutjanus spp
fish
snapper fish humorously called happy
ocean species
snapper kind living in warm waters of the western Atlantic
marine
snapper fish native to Atlantic waters
Examples of snapper in a sentence
Snapper is a popular choice for seafood dishes. A snapper snapped at the stick poking it. We spotted a snapper lurking in the murky water. The snapper's accuracy was crucial for the team's success. During practice, the snapper focused on perfecting his technique. He threw a snapper on the ground, startling everyone.
Snappers are often sold in party stores. The snapper was hired for the wedding photos. A snapper caught the candid moments at the event.
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- French:vivaneau, tortue serpentine, ...
- German:Schnapper, Schnappschildkröte, ...
- Italian:dentice, tartaruga azzannatrice, ...
- Spanish:pargo, tortuga mordedora, ...
- Portuguese:pargo, cágado, ...
- Chinese:鲷鱼, 鳄龟, ...
- Japanese:フエダイ, クラッカー, ...
- Arabic:سمكة النهاش, سُلْحُفاة عَضّاضَة, ...
- Hebrew:דַּנִּיס, צָב נַשְׁכָן, ...
- Russian:луциан, черепаха-кусатель, ...
- Ukrainian:луфар, черепаха-кусюка, ...
- Hindi:स्नैपर मछली, बड़ी कछुआ, ...
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