June 29th: PROMPT

Jul 08, 2008 18:34

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SNAP
Pronunciation:
\'snap\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
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 b: to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch
2: to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts
3 a: to break suddenly with a sharp sound 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
6 a: to move briskly or sharply b: to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another)
7: sparkle, flash

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
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 b: to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound
6 a: to project with a snap b: to put (a football) in play with a snap c (1): to take photographically (2): to take a snapshot of

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