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snapper

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Noun — Any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.

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cracker bonbon common snapping turtle

How to use snapper

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red snapper snapping turtle

Etymology

From snap + the agent suffix -er, originally meaning "one that snaps or bites."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snapper” mean?

The word “snapper” means any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the fish; also used for the football position and the snapping turtle.

How do you pronounce “snapper”?

“Snapper” is pronounced SNAP (/ˈsnæpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “snapper” in a sentence?

Here is “snapper” used in a sentence: “Grilled red snapper was the special of the day.”

What part of speech is “snapper”?

“Snapper” is a noun.

How many meanings does “snapper” have?

“Snapper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.

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