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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Snift
  2. a. & n. from Snift.
  3. from Snift. Snifting valve, a small valve opening into the atmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allow the escape of air when the piston makes a stroke; -- so called from the noise made by its action.
  4. from Snift. Snifting valve, a small valve opening into theatmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allowthe escape of air when the piston makes a stroke; -- so called fromthe noise made by its action.
  5. p. pr. & vb. n. of Snift a. & n. from Snift.