noun

snapper

SNAP

noun

Any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.

"Grilled red snapper was the special of the day."

The player in American football who passes the ball backward between his legs to start a play.

"The snapper fumbled the ball right before the play began."

Short for snapping turtle.

"They spotted a snapper sunning itself on the log."

How to Use Snapper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the fish; also used for the football position and the snapping turtle.

Common pairings

red snapper snapping turtle

snappered past tense, snappers plural, snappers plural, snappers singular

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From snap + the agent suffix -er, originally meaning "one that snaps or bites."

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