Main Entry: 1snap
Pronunciation: \ˈsnap\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): snapped; snap·ping
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 {fish snapping at the bait} b : to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch {snap at any chance}
2 : to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts
3 a : to break suddenly with a sharp sound {the twig snapped} 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 {the lock snapped shut}
6 a : to move briskly or sharply {snaps to attention} b : to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another) {snap out of it} {snapped awake}
7 : sparkle, flash {eyes snapping with fury} 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 {shoppers snapping up bargains}
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 {snap a whip} b : to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound {snap the lock shut}
6 a : to project with a snap b : to put (a football) in play with a snap c (1) : to take photographically {snapping exclusive news pictures — Current Biography} (2) : to take a snapshot of
2 : to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts
3 a : to break suddenly with a sharp sound {the twig snapped} 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 {the lock snapped shut}
6 a : to move briskly or sharply {snaps to attention} b : to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another) {snap out of it} {snapped awake}
7 : sparkle, flash {eyes snapping with fury} 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 {shoppers snapping up bargains}
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 {snap a whip} b : to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound {snap the lock shut}
6 a : to project with a snap b : to put (a football) in play with a snap c (1) : to take photographically {snapping exclusive news pictures — Current Biography} (2) : to take a snapshot of
