Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snap-off
verb
/snæp-ɔf/
Definition
To break or detach something quickly and cleanly, usually by applying force.
Examples
- The candle holder has a snap-off feature for easy cleaning.
- She snapped off the broken branch from the tree with one swift motion.
- After several attempts, he managed to snap off the lid of the old jar.
Meaning
The term ‘snap-off’ describes an action where an object is separated from its main form through a sudden or sharp movement.
Synonyms
- break off
- detach
- sever
