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The Meaning of snip

  • (v. t.) To cut off the nip or neb of, or to cut off at once with shears or scissors; to clip off suddenly; to nip; hence, to break off; to snatch away.
  • (n.) A single cut, as with shears or scissors; a clip.
  • (n.) A small shred; a bit cut off.
  • (n.) A share; a snack.
  • (n.) A tailor.
  • (n.) Small hand shears for cutting sheet metal.

Synonyms

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Rhymes

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