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Definition of snapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sharp cracksound or action of a snap
- The snapping of the twig startled the bird.
2.
communicationthe act of speaking sharply or angrily
- Her snapping at the children was uncalled for.
3.
breakingRare the act of breaking suddenlyRare
- The snapping of the rope caused the load to fall.
Adjective
1.
soundmaking a sudden sharp noise
- The snapping branches startled the hikers.
2.
quick decisiondone quickly without careful thought
- He made a snapping decision to leave.
Images of snapping
the act of breaking suddenly
Expressions with snapping
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type of large turtle known for its strong bite
The snapping turtle can be quite aggressive when threatened.
large freshwater turtle with a strong bite
The common snapping turtle can bite very hard.
large freshwater turtle with three ridges and a strong bite
The alligator snapping turtle can bite very hard.
beetle that makes clicking sounds and flips to right itself
The snapping beetle flipped over with a loud click.
small shrimp that makes a loud snapping sound
The snapping shrimp can stun prey with its claw.
Origin of snapping
Middle English, snappen (to break)
Terms with snapping included in their meaning
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sound
quick sound made by snapping fingers
hand gesture
act of snapping fingers to make a sound
detach
become detached by breaking or snapping
sound
quick sound made by fingers snapping
attention
attract attention by snapping fingers
sound
sharp snapping sound
fastener
fastening device making a snapping sound
sound
make a snapping sound with fingers
fasten
fasten with a snapping sound
gesture
attract attention by snapping fingers
sound
producing a sharp, snapping sound
actions
quick blow made by snapping a finger
northern snapping frog
Cyclorana australis, a large frog from Australia
marine
small shrimp known for its loud snapping sound
elasticity
stretching and snapping back like a rubber band
sound
sharp snapping sound
speed
quickly and effortlessly like snapping fingers
marine shrimp
small shrimp that makes a loud snapping sound
Examples of snapping in a sentence
I heard the snapping of a branch nearby. His snapping during the meeting was unexpected. The teacher's snapping disrupted the class. The snapping of the twig startled the deer. We heard the snapping of branches in the storm. The snapping twigs indicated an animal nearby.
She was startled by the snapping sound of the fire. Her snapping judgment led to unexpected results. The snapping choice was regretted later.
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- French:claquement, claquant, ...
- German:Schnappen, knackend, ...
- Italian:schiocco, scrocchiante, ...
- Spanish:chasquido, impulsivo, ...
- Portuguese:estalo, estalando, ...
- Chinese:啪嗒声, 发出尖锐声音, ...
- Japanese:パチン, パキッと音を立てる, ...
- Arabic:طَقْطَقَة, مُحْدِث طَقْطَقة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּקִיעָה, מִתְפַּצֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:треск, щелкающий, ...
- Ukrainian:клацання, тріскучий, ...
- Hindi:चटाख, चटखने वाला, ...
Definition of snap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
object fracturesudden breaking sound
- The snap of the twig was loud in the quiet forest..
2.
actionquick, sudden action or movement
- He made a snap decision to leave early..
3.
- I took a snap of the sunset.
4.
hand gestureact of snapping fingers to make a sound
- She gave a snap to get attention.
5.
timeUS very short period of timeUS
- I'll be back in a snap.
6.
attackattempt to seize or grab quickly
- He made a snap at the falling book.
7.
easeUS easy or effortless taskUS
- The homework was a snap.
8.
gamesUK card game where players match pairs of identical cardsUK
- The children played snap on the living room floor..
9.
foodUS thin circular cookie or biscuitUS
- I love ginger snaps with tea.
10.
fastenerfastening device making a snapping sound
- The snap on the bag was broken.
11.
spiritUS energy or livelinessUS
- The snap in his step was noticeable.
12.
sportsTECH. US backward pass in American footballTECH. US
- The snap was perfect for the quarterback.
Verb
1.
animalsintr. attempt to bite quicklyintr.
- The dog snapped at the mailman.
2.
photographytr. UK take a photograph quicklytr. UK
- She likes to snap pictures of her meals..
3.
emotionintr. lose control of emotions suddenlyintr.
- He snapped after the long argument.
4.
soundintr. make a snapping sound with fingersintr.
- He snapped his fingers to get attention.
5.
actiontr./intr. break suddenly with a sharp soundtr./intr.
- The twig snapped under his foot.
6.
fastentr. fasten with a snapping soundtr.
- She snapped the bracelet onto her wrist.
7.
movementintr. move quickly and sharplyintr.
- The dog will snap at the flies..
8.
communicationtr./intr. speak abruptly or sharplytr./intr.
- She snapped at him for being late.
9.
sportstr. TECH. US put a football in play by passing it backtr. TECH. US
- The center snapped the ball to the quarterback.
Adjective
1.
effortlesseasily done without much effort
- It's a snap task for an experienced coder..
2.
sudden decisiondone or taken on the spur of the moment, impulsive
- He made a snap judgment that saved the day..
Images of snap
card game where players match pairs of identical cards 
fastening device making a snapping sound
Expressions with snap
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brief period of sudden cold weather
The cold snap caught everyone by surprise.
speak sharply or angrily to someone
She tends to snap at her coworkers when stressed.
rebound to original shape
The rubber band snapped back after being stretched.
break a piece from a whole quickly
He managed to snap off a branch.
quick sound made by fingers snapping
The snap of his fingers echoed in the room.
quickly buy or obtain something desirable or limited
Shoppers snapped up the discounted items within hours..
immediate judgment made impulsively
Her snap decision to buy the car surprised everyone.
suddenly rebuke someone sharply for a trivial remark
She snapped his head off for asking a simple question.
require very little effort or skill
The test will be a snap for you.
very quickly or suddenly without delay
She finished her homework in a snap.
very easy to do or accomplish
Don't worry about the test, it's a snap.
add energy or liveliness to an activity
He put some snap into the team's practice.
start working quickly and energetically
When the alarm rang, the firefighters snapped into action.
seize an opportunity quickly
You should snap it up before someone else does.
hasty conclusion often based on limited information
Her snap judgement led to a misunderstanding.
very short amount of time
The event was over in the snap of a finger.
suddenly stop being in a negative state
He needs to snap out of his bad mood before the meeting.
suddenly give full attention to someone
He snapped to when the teacher called his name.
suddenly become very attentive
The students snap to attention when the principal speaks.
start doing something immediately with urgency
Snap to it, we need to leave now.
criticize or harass persistently
The media kept snapping at the politician's heels during the scandal.
quickly freeze something to preserve it
They snap freeze the vegetables to keep them fresh.
flexible bracelet that curls when slapped on wrist
She wore a colorful snap bracelet to the party.
break something into two pieces suddenly and sharply
He tried to snap the stick in half.
Origin of snap
Middle Dutch, snappen (to seize)
Examples of snap in a sentence
The snap of the branch startled the bird. The snap of the twig startled the deer. She felt a snap in her knee during the game. He shared a snap from the party. She captured a snap of her friends laughing. He gave a snap to signal the start.
A snap echoed in the quiet room. Wait a snap while I find your receipt. The lights flickered for a snap, then returned. The dog took a snap at the passing cyclist. She ducked when the snake made a snap at her hand. Winning the game was a snap. The installation process was a snap. They taught their younger siblings how to play snap. Snap is a favorite at family gatherings. The child chose a chocolate snap after lunch. Crumble a snap over the ice cream. She heard a snap as she closed the purse. The jacket's snap was difficult to fasten. The old song still has plenty of snap. Her presentation needed more snap. He fumbled the snap during the game. The snap was too high for the player. The cat snapped at the dangling string playfully. A crocodile snapped its jaws shut with force. Tourists love to snap photos of the landmarks. He quickly snapped a picture of the sunset. She snapped when the kids wouldn't stop yelling. After hours of pressure, he finally snapped. She snapped her fingers to the rhythm. The magician snapped and the lights dimmed. The pencil snapped in half unexpectedly. She heard the branch snap in the wind. Snap the lid shut after adding the batteries. He snapped his helmet strap under his chin. She will snap the book shut. The branch will snap back into place. He snapped at the waiter for the cold soup. The teacher snapped at the students for talking. On third down, the center snapped the ball quickly. The rookie learned when to snap during practice. Completing the puzzle was a snap for her. The new software makes the task a snap. She made a snap decision to join the trip. His snap reaction was to decline the offer.
View all translations of snap
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- French:craquement, mordre, ...
- German:Knackgeräusch, schnappen, ...
- Italian:schiocco, azzannare, ...
- Spanish:crujido, intentar morder, ...
- Portuguese:estalo, abocanhar, ...
- Chinese:啪嗒声, 扑咬, ...
- Japanese:パキッ, 噛みつく, ...
- Arabic:فَرْقَعَة, نَهَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:נְקִישָׁה, לִנְשׁוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:треск, покусать, ...
- Ukrainian:тріск, клацнути, ...
- Hindi:चटाख, झपट्टा मारना, ...
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