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."

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Synonyms

candle snuffer

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Variants

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snuffer , snuffers

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French word 'esnuffer', meaning 'to suffocate' or 'to smother'.

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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.

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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.

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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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