snips
pronunciation
How to pronounce snips in British English:
UK [snɪps]
How to pronounce snips in American English:
US [snɪps]
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- Noun:
- (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal
Word Origin
- snips (n.)
- "small, stout-handled shears for metal-working," 1846, from snip (v.).
Example
- 1. Since two snips were needed for " keep away "
- 2. Cable strippers include cable knives and snips .
- 3. With a few quick snips of the shears he pruned the bush .
- 4. Hooper sat in a chair while a few snips were made at the back of his head .
- 5. " I 'll come back later on to take away your trash , " he promises , as he sets up a portable electric hot plate on the table . He snips open sealed vacuum packs of soup to pour into the hot pot .