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Cutting instrument
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge
Plural for an act of snipping, cutting or clipping something
“The finished package is said to be smooth and free from wrinkles, and can be opened with a snip of the wire tie.”
Plural for a small piece of something that has been snipped off
“The fibers from a snip of cloth left in the window belong to material in men's pants sold by the thousands.”
Plural for a very small piece of something
“I'll need a little snip of your hair or, really, anything with your DNA in it will do.”
Plural for a surprisingly cheap item
“The diversity of genre, the incredible artwork across the board, and the generally impressive writing make it a snip at fifteen dollars.”
Plural for a thing that is easily achieved
“Yes, I find the extra money a pleasant acquisition, especially if it has been hard-earned. This particular job was a snip.”
Plural for a puny or insignificant person, especially one who is impudent
Plural for a young person, typically presumptuous and considered to be insignificant
Plural for an act of cutting something in order to neaten it
Plural for a piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth or a similar material
To cut with small quick strokes with scissors or shears
“Always have your secateurs in hand to snip faded flowers.”
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Circumcises or circs
To knock or cut pieces off (a hard material)
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