Thesaurus: snapping

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Snap
2. a. & n. from Snap, v.
3. a. & n. from Snap, v. Snapping beetle. (Zoöl.) See Snap beetle, under Snap. -- Snapping turtle. (Zoöl.) (a) A large and voracious aquatic turtle (Chelydra serpentina) common in the fresh waters of the United States; -- so called from its habit of seizing its prey by a snap of its jaws. Called also mud turtle. (b) See Alligator snapper, under Alligator.
4. a. & n. from Snap, v. Snapping beetle. (Zoöl.) See Snap beetle,under Snap.-- Snapping turtle. (Zoöl.) (a) A large and voracious aquatic turtle(Chelydra serpentina) common in the fresh waters of the UnitedStates; -- so called from its habit of seizing its prey by a snap ofits jaws. Called also mud turtle. (b) See Alligator snapper, underAlligator.
5. n:100 v utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone v separate or cause to separate abruptly v break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension v move or strike with a noise v close with a snapping motion v make a sharp sound v move with a snapping sound v to grasp hastily or eagerly v put in play with a snap v cause to make a snapping sound v lose control of one's emotions v bring the jaws together v record on photographic film