SNAPPING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Snapping

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsnapɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action of breaking suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound

Short Definition:

action of breaking suddenly

Examples:
  • the snapping of a twig startled her from her reverie

Word: Snapping

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsnapɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

making a sharp cracking sound or sounds

Short Definition:

making sharp cracking sound

Examples:
  • the snapping snare drum
  • there was suddenly a hard crunch, followed by a snapping sound
Definition:

(of a person) taking snapshots

Short Definition:

taking snapshots

Examples:
  • they were surrounded by snapping photographers eager to catch the moment

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