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snappingnoun
snappings
pl
Translations
The snapping of the twig alerted the deer.
Щелчок ветки насторожил оленя.
The snapping of the trap was quick and efficient.
Захват ловушки был быстрым и эффективным.
Additional translations
треск
хлопок
Definitions
The act of making a sudden, sharp sound, often by breaking or closing something quickly.
The snapping of the twig alerted the deer to the presence of a predator.
A sudden, quick movement or action, often associated with a sound.
The snapping of the camera shutter captured the perfect moment.
The act of taking photographs, especially quickly or casually.
His constant snapping during the ceremony annoyed the wedding guests.
The automatic alignment of an object to a grid, guide, or another object in computer software.
Disable snapping if you need to place the image freely on the canvas.
Synonyms
crack
pop
click
snap
snappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsnæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnæpɪŋ/
More precise tag for participial adjective use of "snapping"
Translations
The snapping turtle is known for its powerful, snapping jaws.
Щелкающая черепаха известна своими мощными, щелкающими челюстями.
He gave a snapping response to the unexpected question.
Он дал резкий ответ на неожиданный вопрос.
Additional translations
хрустящий
Definitions
Making a sudden, sharp, or abrupt sound or movement.
The snapping branches startled the hikers as they walked through the forest.
Quickly responsive or reacting with a sharp or biting tone.
Her snapping reply made it clear she was not in the mood for jokes.
Synonyms
cracking
sharp
abrupt
jarring
piercing
snapverb

snapping

Gerund

snapped
Past Simple
snapped
Past Participle
snapping
Gerund
UK
/snæp/
US
/snæp/
Translations
He snapped his fingers to get everyone's attention.
Он щелкнул пальцами, чтобы привлечь внимание всех.
The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
Ветка сломалась под весом снега.
She snapped at her brother when he asked her a question.
Она огрызнулась на брата, когда он задал ей вопрос.
He snapped a picture of the sunset.
Он сфотографировал закат.
Additional translations
трескаться
ухватываться
Definitions
To break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound.
The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
To make a sudden, sharp, cracking sound.
The fire snapped and crackled in the fireplace.
To move or change position with a sudden, sharp movement.
She snapped her fingers to get the waiter's attention.
To take a photograph quickly.
He snapped a picture of the sunset before it disappeared.
To speak or say something in a sharp, angry, or abrupt tone.
She snapped at her brother for interrupting her.
To suddenly lose one's self-control or composure.
After hours of waiting, he finally snapped and started yelling.
To make a sudden attempt to bite; to bite sharply.
The dog snapped at the mailman's ankles.
To cause something to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound.
She snapped the stick in half without effort.
Synonyms
break
fracture
crack
shatter
split
pop
click
catch
snapnoun
Definitions
A sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement.
The snap of the twig alerted the deer to the hunter's presence.
A quick, abrupt action or movement.
With a snap of his fingers, the magician made the coin disappear.
A photograph taken quickly and without formal posing.
She took a quick snap of the sunset with her phone.
A fastening device that makes a clicking sound when closed.
The snap on my jacket broke, so I need to get it repaired.
A short period of cold weather.
The unexpected cold snap caught everyone off guard.
A card game in which players call 'snap' when they see two cards of the same value.
We played a lively game of snap at the family gathering.
Something that is very easy to do.
The test was a snap for anyone who had studied.
In American and Canadian football, the backward pass of the ball from the center to a teammate that starts a play.
The quarterback fumbled the snap and lost control of the ball.
In American football, the action of passing the ball backward from its position on the ground at the start of a play.
The center’s bad snap resulted in a turnover.
snapadjective
Definitions
Done or taken quickly and without preparation; impromptu.
The prime minister called a snap election to capitalise on his popularity.
snapinterjection
Definitions
Used to call out in the card game ‘Snap!’ or to express that two things are the same.
“Snap!” she exclaimed when she realised they were wearing identical hats.
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