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present participle of snap
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1
to speak sharply or irritably
- the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind
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2
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
- the fragile twig snapped in her hands
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3
to take a photograph of
- be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us
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4
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
- she abruptly snapped alert
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