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snip

/snɪp/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To cut something quickly and cleanly with a sharp instrument.

    - "He snipped the thread with scissors."
    - "She snipped the herbs with kitchen shears."
  • Verb

    To remove a part or portion of something, especially with a sharp instrument.

    - "The barber snipped my hair."
    - "The surgeon snipped out the tumor."
Pronunciation
  1. /snɪp/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with snip
dip , rip , hip
Variants
List of all variants of snip that leads to same result
snip , snips , snipped , snipper , snippers , snipping
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to clip' or 'to shear'. Derived from Old English snipan, from snip 'a notch'.

Trivia
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  1. 'Snip' is a common term used in sewing and embroidery.

  2. The term 'snip' is also used in gardening to refer to the removal of dead or diseased plant material.

Related Concepts
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  1. Clip: Related concept. 'Snip' is a type of 'clip' that involves cutting.

  2. Shears: Related concept. 'Snip' is often performed using 'shears' or similar instruments.

Culture
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In literature, 'snip' has been used to refer to a quick, decisive action or a small, insignificant detail. In art, 'snips' are small pieces of fabric or other materials used in collages.

How to Memorize "snip"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine making a sharp, quick cut with a pair of scissors or shears.
    - Visualize the thread or material being snipped.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'snip' with the sound of scissors cutting or shears snapping shut.
    - Associate 'snip' with the feeling of a sharp instrument against your skin.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 's' in 'snip' stands for 'shears' or 'scissors'.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'snip' with the sound of a 'snip' of fireworks.

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