snuffing

Meanings

• The act of extinguishing a fire or flame.

  - "He quickly snuffed out the candle."
  - "The firefighter used a fire extinguisher to snuff out the flames."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snuffing
snuff , rough , stuff , puff , rough , tough

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Homophones

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1. snuff (en) : To extinguish a fire or flame by smothering it with a non-flammable material, or by using a tool such as a fire extinguisher.
   

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Variants

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snuff , snuff it , snuffed , snuffed it , snuffing , snuffing it , snuffs , snuffs it

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Forms

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snuffing (verb), snuffing (noun), the act of snuffing (phrase)

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Etymology

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The word 'snuffing' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'snufian' which means 'to crinkle up, to wrinkle'. The term came to be associated with the act of extinguishing a fire or flame as the crinkling or wrinkling of paper or cloth was often used to smother a flame.

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Trivia

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1. Snuffing is an important skill for firefighters and other emergency responders. It is also a valuable skill for individuals who live in areas prone to wildfires.

2. The term 'snuffing' has been in use since at least the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'snufian' which means 'to crinkle up, to wrinkle'.

3. Snuffing is not only used to extinguish fires, but it is also used in various other contexts. For example, snuffing is used in the production of certain types of foods such as chocolate and peanut butter. It is also used in the processing of certain types of materials such as textiles and paper. In addition, snuffing is also used in various artistic and cultural contexts. For example, snuffing is used in traditional Chinese and Japanese theater to create special visual effects. It is also used in various other artistic and cultural contexts around the world.

4. The act of snuffing can be dangerous if not done correctly. For example, if a person attempts to snuff out a fire by smothering it with a non-flammable material, but does not completely cover the flame, the heat from the uncovered flame can cause the non-flammable material to ignite, creating a potentially dangerous situation.

5. Another potential danger associated with the act of snuffing is the possibility of inhaling harmful particles or gases. For example, if a person is attempting to snuff out a fire by smothering it with a non-flammable material, but the material contains harmful particles or gases that are released when the material is disturbed, the person could inhale these harmful particles or gases, potentially causing serious health problems or even death.

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Related Concepts

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1. extinguishing: The act of putting out a fire or extinguishing a flame. This can be done using various methods such as smothering the flame with a non-flammable material, using a fire extinguisher, or allowing the fire to burn out on its own.

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