snapshot |
a photograph taken with a small ordinary camera. |
snare1 |
a trap, usu. consisting of a noose, for catching small animals and birds. [4 definitions] |
snare2 |
any of the adjustable strings or wires that are stretched over the bottom skin of a snare drum. |
snare drum |
a small double-headed drum fitted with snares, or wires, stretched across the lower head that make a rattling or reverberating sound. |
snarl1 |
of a dog or other animal, to growl in a threatening or vicious way, esp. with bared teeth. [5 definitions] |
snarl2 |
a tangle or mat, esp. of hair, thread, fishing line, or the like. [5 definitions] |
snatch |
to seize or try to seize something, esp. with a quick or sudden movement (usu. fol. by at). [7 definitions] |
sneak |
to move quietly and stealthily. [4 definitions] |
sneaker |
a cloth or leather sports shoe with a sole made of rubber or similar material. |
sneer |
to smile or move one's mouth in a scornful way, esp. by curling the upper lip. [5 definitions] |
sneeze |
to release a sudden, involuntary burst of air through the mouth and nose, often because of a nasal irritation. [2 definitions] |
snicker |
to laugh in a sly, partly suppressed way. [3 definitions] |
sniff |
to take in short, audible breaths of air through the nose. [7 definitions] |
sniffle |
to sniff continually, usu. to relieve congestion caused by a cold or by weeping. [3 definitions] |
snip |
to cut or clip with short, quick strokes of shears, scissors, or the like. [6 definitions] |
snob |
someone who admires and emulates those of a high social or intellectual class and acts or feels superior to anyone of a lower standing. [3 definitions] |
snoop |
to pry into others' affairs or possessions, esp. in a sneaky way. [2 definitions] |
snooze |
(informal) to sleep, esp. for a short period of time; nap. [2 definitions] |
snore |
to make loud, hoarse noises while sleeping, usu. caused by the vibration of the soft palate. [3 definitions] |
snorkel |
a tube that is held in the mouth and extends above the surface of water, allowing a swimmer to breathe while slightly submerged. [3 definitions] |
snort |
to breathe noisily and roughly by forcefully pushing air through the nose. [8 definitions] |