plural snappers
1
: one that snaps: such as
a
: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance
b(1)
(2)
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
Examples of snapper in a Sentence
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In the same press release, Florida announced a new youth record cobia and a new state record for mangrove snapper—both of which were caught by Julia Bernstein back in January.
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Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
Maye, a Myers Park High alum, is behind long snapper Drew Little in the line to be weighed in.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
When the angler drops the snapper back toward the water’s surface (at the captain’s instruction), another shark suddenly appears.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
Both reports claim a single camera would replace the dual snappers of the phones they’re based on.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Soukup, of Phoenix, is ranked the No. 1 long snapper in the country, according to Kohl’s Professional Camps.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Taybor Pepper The long snapper appeared in four games for the Packers in 2017.
—Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
The specialists — long snappers, punters and place-kickers — entered the field Tuesday afternoon well ahead of their teammates.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
Maye, a Myers Park High alum, is behind long snapper Drew Little in the line to be weighed in.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
When the angler drops the snapper back toward the water’s surface (at the captain’s instruction), another shark suddenly appears.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
Both reports claim a single camera would replace the dual snappers of the phones they’re based on.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Soukup, of Phoenix, is ranked the No. 1 long snapper in the country, according to Kohl’s Professional Camps.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Taybor Pepper The long snapper appeared in four games for the Packers in 2017.
—Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
The specialists — long snappers, punters and place-kickers — entered the field Tuesday afternoon well ahead of their teammates.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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snapper
noun
snap·per
ˈsnap-ər 
plural snappers
1
a
: something that snaps
b
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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