snap
Third Person
snaps
Present Participle
snapping
Past Tense
snapped
Past Participle
snapped
1
to suddenly break with a sharp noise
- The dry twig snapped loudly under his foot as he walked through the forest.
- The ice on the lake began to thaw, causing it to snap and crack under its own weight.
- The tree branch was weakened by disease and finally snapped under the weight of the snow.
- As the wind picked up, the flag snapped and fluttered in the breeze.
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2
to suddenly speak in an angry and harsh tone
- After hours of frustration, he finally snapped at his colleague, telling them to stop interrupting him.
- She snapped at her children when they kept asking for snacks while she was trying to work.
- The boss snapped at the team during the meeting, expressing disappointment in their performance.
- Feeling overwhelmed, he snapped at his roommate for leaving dirty dishes in the sink again.
- He snapped at the dog for barking incessantly, unable to concentrate on his work.
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3
to close suddenly and sharply, often accompanied by a distinct sound
- The briefcase snapped shut, securing the important documents inside.
- The door snapped closed behind him as he entered the room.
- The trap snapped shut, catching the mouse that had been scurrying around the kitchen.
- The window snapped closed with a loud bang as the wind picked up outside.
4
to eagerly attempt to seize or grasp something
- The children snapped at the chance to play in the freshly fallen snow.
- She snapped at the opportunity to travel abroad and explore new cultures.
- He snapped at the opportunity to showcase his talent on the big stage.
- She snapped at the offer of a promotion, eager to advance in her career.
- The team snapped at the chance to compete in the championship game.
5
to cause something to emit a sharp sound
transitive
- The wind snapped the flag against the pole, creating a rhythmic flapping sound.
- She snapped the elastic band in frustration, the loud sound echoing in the quiet room.
- He snapped the rope against the side of the boat to signal the crew to start pulling.
- He snapped the ruler against the desk to silence the noisy students.
- He snapped the rope with a swift motion, the tension releasing with a sharp crack.
6
to initiate play by quickly moving the ball into play from a stationary position
transitive
- In American football, the quarterback snaps the ball to start each play.
- The soccer player snapped the ball into play with a quick pass to her teammate.
- The rugby player snapped the ball out of the scrum to the waiting hands of the fly-half.
- The goalie snapped the ball into play with a powerful kick downfield.
7
to move something quickly and sharply, often accompanied by a sharp sound
- She snapped the suitcase shut before rushing out the door.
- She snapped the lid closed on the container to keep the cookies fresh.
- She snapped the book closed after finishing the last page.
- He snapped the newspaper open to read the headline.
- The crocodile snapped its jaws shut as it caught its prey.
8
to produce a sharp, abrupt sound, often resulting from the breaking or sudden movement of an object
- The tree branch snapped loudly in the wind.
- He heard the ice snap beneath his feet as he walked across the frozen lake.
- The firewood snapped and crackled in the fireplace.
- She jumped when she heard the twig snap behind her in the forest.
- The old floorboards snapped under the weight of the heavy furniture.
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9
to take a quick and casual photograph
transitive
- She snapped a picture of the sunset with her smartphone while on vacation.
- The tourist snapped photos of famous landmarks as they explored the city.
- He quickly snapped a candid shot of his friends laughing at the party.
- The photographer snapped portraits of the models during the fashion shoot.
- The journalist snapped images of the protest to accompany their article.
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10
(of animals) to make a sudden, audible biting motion
- The alligator snapped at the fish that ventured too close to the water's edge.
- The dog snapped at the treat, eagerly catching it in mid-air.
- Startled by the sudden movement, the cat snapped at the toy mouse.
- He recoiled as the crab snapped at his outstretched hand, narrowly avoiding its sharp claws.
- The shark snapped at the bait, causing the fishing line to go taut with tension.
11
to suddenly and uncontrollably react with intense anger, frustration, or emotional outburst, often resulting in a loss of control
- After weeks of stress, he finally snapped and quit his job without warning.
- The pressure became too much, and she snapped, yelling at her classmates during the group project.
- The constant criticism from his boss caused him to snap, and he stormed out of the office.
- Frustrated with the situation, he snapped and threw his phone against the wall.
- The sleep deprivation caused her to snap, and she began speaking incoherently.
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