snuff

UK
/snʌf/
US
/snʌf/
snuffnoun
snuffs
pl
UK
/snʌf/
US
/snʌf/
Traduzioni
нюхательный табак
He took a pinch of snuff from the box.
Он взял щепотку нюхательного табака из коробки.
He decided to quit using snuff for health reasons.
Он решил бросить употребление снюса по соображениям здоровья.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Definizioni
A powdered tobacco that is inhaled or sniffed through the nose.
He carried a small tin of snuff in his pocket, which he would occasionally use during breaks.
The charred part of a candlewick.
She trimmed the snuff from the candle to ensure it burned evenly.
A film genre that depicts actual murder or death, often considered illegal and unethical.
The authorities investigated the claims of a snuff film being circulated in the underground market.
Sinonimi
snuff tobacco
powdered tobacco
snuffverb
snuffed
Past Simple
snuffed
Past Participle
snuffing
Gerund
UK
/snʌf/
US
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Traduzioni
She managed to snuff the candle with a quick breath.
Она смогла задуть свечу быстрым выдохом.
The firefighter was able to snuff the flames quickly.
Пожарный смог быстро потушить пламя.
He likes to snuff the scent of fresh flowers.
Ему нравится нюхать аромат свежих цветов.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Definizioni
To extinguish or put out, especially a flame or light.
She snuffed the candle before leaving the room.
To inhale or sniff something, especially a powdered substance.
He snuffed the aroma of the freshly baked bread.
To kill or put an end to something abruptly.
The sudden storm snuffed their plans for a picnic.
Sinonimi
snuff out
put out
snuffadjective
more snuff
Comp.
most snuff
Super.
Used attributively for items connected with powdered tobacco or to denote a brownish-yellow colour.
Definizioni
Relating to or used for snuff (powdered tobacco).
He keeps his precious blend in a snuff jar on the mantelpiece.
Of a dark yellowish-brown colour, resembling powdered tobacco.
The soldier’s snuff coat had faded after years of service.