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snap



I - noun
1. the act of catching an object with the hands (Freq. 1)
- Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
- he made a grab for the ball before it landed
- Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
- the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
Syn:
catch, grab, snatch
Derivationally related forms:
snatch (for: snatch), grab (for: grab), catch (for: catch)
Hypernyms:
touch, touching
Hyponyms:
fair catch, interception, reception, rebound, shoestring catch,
mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking
2. a spell of cold weather
- a cold snap in the middle of May
Derivationally related forms:
snappy
Hypernyms:
while, piece, spell, patch
3. tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
Syn:
snap bean
Hypernyms:
green bean
4. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
- the waistband had lost its snap
Syn:
elasticity
Ant:
inelasticity (for: elasticity)
Derivationally related forms:
elastic (for: elasticity)
Hypernyms:
physical property
Hyponyms:
resilience, resiliency, bounce, bounciness, give,
spring, springiness, stretch, stretchiness, stretchability, temper,
toughness, elasticity of shear
5. a sudden sharp noise
- the crack of a whip
- he heard the cracking of the ice
- he can hear the snap of a twig
Syn:
crack, cracking
Derivationally related forms:
crack (for: cracking)
Hypernyms:
noise
6. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
- the quarterback fumbled the snap
Syn:
centering
Topics:
American football, American football game
Hypernyms:
pass, toss, flip
7. any undertaking that is easy to do
- marketing this product will be no picnic
Syn:
cinch, breeze, picnic, duck soup, child's play,
pushover, walkover, piece of cake
Derivationally related forms:
walk over (for: walkover), breeze (for: breeze), cinch (for: cinch)
Hypernyms:
undertaking, project, task, labor
Hyponyms:
doddle
8. an informal photograph;
usually made with a small hand-held camera
- my snapshots haven't been developed yet
- he tried to get unposed shots of his friends
Syn:
snapshot, shot
Hypernyms:
photograph, photo, exposure, picture, pic
9. a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
Syn:
gingersnap, ginger snap, ginger nut
Hypernyms:
cookie, cooky, biscuit
Hyponyms:
brandysnap
10. the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
- servants appeared at the snap of his fingers
Hypernyms:
noise
11. a sudden breaking
Hypernyms:
break
12. a fastener used on clothing;
fastens with a snapping sound
- children can manage snaps better than buttons
Syn:
snap fastener, press stud
Hypernyms:
fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
13. the act of snapping the fingers;
movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
- he gave his fingers a snap
Derivationally related forms:
snappy
Hypernyms:
motion, movement, move, motility

II - verb
1. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone (Freq. 7)
- The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer
- The guard snarled at us
Syn:
snarl
Derivationally related forms:
snarl (for: snarl)
Hypernyms:
talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
- They snap that there was a traffic accident
2. separate or cause to separate abruptly (Freq. 3)
- The rope snapped
- tear the paper
Syn:
tear, rupture, bust
See Also:
tear up (for: tear), tear apart (for: tear), tear down (for: tear)
Derivationally related forms:
rupture (for: rupture), tear (for: tear)
Hypernyms:
separate, disunite, divide, part
Hyponyms:
lacerate, rend, rip, rive, pull,
shred, tear up, rip up
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- The ropes snap
- The strong winds snap the rope
3. break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension (Freq. 3)
- The pipe snapped
Syn:
crack
Hypernyms:
break, separate, split up, fall apart, come apart
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
4. move or strike with a noise (Freq. 2)
- he clicked on the light
- his arm was snapped forward
Syn:
click
Derivationally related forms:
click (for: click)
Hypernyms:
move
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something
5. close with a snapping motion (Freq. 2)
- The lock snapped shut
Hypernyms:
close, shut
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
6. make a sharp sound (Freq. 1)
- his fingers snapped
Syn:
crack
Derivationally related forms:
cracker (for: crack)
Hypernyms:
sound, go
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something
7. move with a snapping sound (Freq. 1)
- bullets snapped past us
Hypernyms:
move
Verb Frames:
- Something is ----ing PP
8. to grasp hastily or eagerly (Freq. 1)
- Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone
Syn:
snatch, snatch up
See Also:
snap up
Derivationally related forms:
snatch (for: snatch), snatcher (for: snatch)
Hypernyms:
seize, prehend, clutch
Hyponyms:
swoop, swoop up
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
9. put in play with a snap (Freq. 1)
- snap a football
Derivationally related forms:
snapper
Hypernyms:
hit
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
10. cause to make a snapping sound (Freq. 1)
- snap your fingers
Syn:
click, flick
Derivationally related forms:
snapper
Hypernyms:
move
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
11. bring the jaws together
- he snapped indignantly
Hypernyms:
bite, seize with teeth
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s
12. record on photographic film
- I photographed the scene of the accident
- She snapped a picture of the President
Syn:
photograph, shoot
Derivationally related forms:
photograph (for: photograph), photographer (for: photograph)
Topics:
photography, picture taking
Hypernyms:
record, enter, put down
Hyponyms:
retake, x-ray
Verb Group:
film, shoot, take
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
13. lose control of one's emotions
- When she heard that she had not passed the exam, she lost it completely
- When her baby died, she snapped
Syn:
break down, lose it
Derivationally related forms:
breakdown (for: break down)
Hypernyms:
act, behave, do
Hyponyms:
dissolve, die, fall apart, go to pieces
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s

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