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snuffer


Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to extinguish flames, typically consisting of a long handle with a wool or metal head.

    - "He used a snuffer to put out the candles."
    - "The fireplace came with a brass snuffer."

Synonyms

candle snuffer
Variants
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snuffer , snuffers
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old French word 'esnuffer', meaning 'to suffocate' or 'to smother'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'snuff' can also refer to finely ground tobacco meant to be inhaled through the nose.

  2. In the game of snooker, a player can use the cue ball as a snuffer to cover the cue ball and prevent opponents from making contact with it.


Related Concepts
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  1. extinguisher: A larger device used to put out fires, often containing a pressurized substance like foam, water, or carbon dioxide.

  2. ashtray: A container used to hold cigarette or cigar ashes.


Culture
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In literature, the snuffer is often used as a symbol of extinguishing or putting an end to something. In art, it can be depicted as a decorative object in fireplace settings or still lifes.

How to Memorize "snuffer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a long-handled tool with a wool or metal head used to put out flames.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snuffer' with the act of putting out fires or extinguishing flames.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'S-N-U-F-F-E-R' to remember that it's a tool used for putting out fires.


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