snell
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Adjective — Quick, sharp, or brisk — a mostly Scots and dialectal word.
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How to use snell
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Etymology
From Old English snell ("lively, quick"), related to German schnell ("fast") and Dutch snel.
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What does “snell” mean?
The word “snell” means quick, sharp, or brisk — a mostly Scots and dialectal word. In plain terms, mostly known today as fishing tackle terminology — the short line tying a hook to a fishing line — though it also survives as a Scots dialect word for "sharp" or "brisk.".
How do you pronounce “snell”?
“Snell” is pronounced snehl (/snɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “snell” in a sentence?
Here is “snell” used in a sentence: “A snell wind cut across the moor.”
What part of speech is “snell”?
Depending on how it is used, “snell” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “snell” come from?
The word “snell” comes from Old English. From Old English snell ("lively, quick"), related to German schnell ("fast") and Dutch snel.
How many meanings does “snell” have?
“Snell” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: quick, sharp, or brisk — a mostly Scots and dialectal word.