nounπShareOne who, or that which, snaps."a snapper-up of bargains"animalpersonthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of approximately 100 different species of fish."The aquarium displayed a variety of snappers, including some colorful orange and yellow ones. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA (human) baby."My sister takes care of the neighborhood snappers while their parents are at work. "humanpersonagefamilybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe player who snaps the ball to start the play."The snappers on the football team practiced their technique to make sure the ball was snapped accurately to the quarterback every time. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmall, paper-wrapped item containing a minute quantity of explosive composition coated on small bits of sand, which explodes noisily when thrown onto a hard surface."During the Fourth of July party, the kids had fun throwing snappers on the pavement and making loud popping noises. "entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who takes snaps; a photographer."The local park was filled with snappers trying to capture the perfect autumn foliage. "personjobmediacommunicationentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe snapping turtle."We saw two large snappers sunning themselves on a log in the pond. "animalnatureorganismbiologyfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe green woodpecker, or yaffle (Picus viridis)."While hiking in the woods, my dad pointed out some "snappers" drilling into a tree, explaining that they were also known as green woodpeckers or yaffles. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA snap beetle (family Elateridae)."While gardening, I found several snappers flipping themselves into the air to escape. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA telegraphic device with a flexible metal tongue for producing clicks like those of the sounder."The old telegraph office was silent except for the rapid clicks of the snappers, sending messages across the country. "technologyelectronicsdevicecommunicationmachinesignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA string bean."My grandma always grew the best snappers in her garden, and we'd eat them fresh with dinner every summer. "vegetablefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(entertainment) A punchline."The comedian delivered a string of funny stories, but the snappers at the end of each one really made the audience laugh. "entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading