verb
Snape
snayp
Snape (verb) means to cut the end of a piece of wood at an angle so it fits flush against a sloped surface. Example: “The carpenter had to snape the beam to match the roof pitch.”
verb
1
To cut the end of a piece of wood at an angle so it fits flush against a sloped surface.
"The carpenter had to snape the beam to match the roof pitch."
noun
1
A surname of English origin, also the name of a couple of English villages.
"The concert hall at Snape Maltings hosts an annual music festival."
How to use Snape
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA carpentry term for a beveled cut, and also an English surname/place name.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- snapes
- Past tense
- snaped
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Etymology
The surname and place name likely derive from Old English roots referring to boggy or poor pastureland; the woodworking verb has a separate, less certain origin.
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What does “Snape” mean?
The word “Snape” means to cut the end of a piece of wood at an angle so it fits flush against a sloped surface. In plain terms, a carpentry term for a beveled cut, and also an English surname/place name.
How do you pronounce “Snape”?
“Snape” is pronounced snayp (/sneɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “Snape” in a sentence?
Here is “Snape” used in a sentence: “The carpenter had to snape the beam to match the roof pitch.”
What part of speech is “Snape”?
Depending on how it is used, “Snape” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “Snape” come from?
The word “Snape” comes from Old English. The surname and place name likely derive from Old English roots referring to boggy or poor pastureland; the woodworking verb has a separate, less certain origin.
How many meanings does “Snape” have?
“Snape” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cut the end of a piece of wood at an angle so it fits flush against a sloped surface.
