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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters | |
| Related terms: | food_fish percoid_fish yellowtail gray_snapper red_snapper schoolmaster mutton_snapper Lutjanidae | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots | |
| Synonyms: | Chrysophrys_auratus | |
| Related terms: | sparid Chrysophrys | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends | |
| Synonyms: | cracker_bonbon cracker | |
| Related terms: | party_favor snap | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (chemistry,food) flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas | |
| Related terms: | saltwater_fish red_snapper | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback | |
| Synonyms: | center | |
| Examples: | "the center fumbled the handoff" |
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| Related terms: | lineman football | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (zoology) large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite | |
| Synonyms: | Chelydra_serpentina common_snapping_turtle | |
| Related terms: | snapping_turtle Chelydra | |
| Similar spelling: |
sniper snooper Snover snuffer sniffer snuffers snobbery snap_roll snap_ring |
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