snapping (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsnæp.ɪŋ/
Definition
Making a sudden, sharp noise or movement; breaking suddenly and completely.
Examples
The twig made a loud snapping sound as he stepped on it.
She heard a snapping noise from the overloaded branch.
The rope gave a final snapping sound before breaking.
How to Use snapping
- snap at (prepositional phrase)
- To bite or speak sharply to someone. — "Don't snap at me when I ask you a simple question."
- snap shut (phrasal verb)
- To close suddenly and forcefully. — "The lid snapped shut, trapping his finger."
- snap out of (phrasal verb)
- To stop behaving in a particular, usually negative, way. — "You need to snap out of your bad mood."
- snap a photo (collocation)
- To take a photograph quickly. — "She snapped a photo of the beautiful scenery."
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