plural snappers
1
: one that snaps: such as
a
: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance
b(1)
(2)
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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Bears long snapper Scott Daly, who played for the Lions from 2021-23, saw how Johnson managed the offensive side of the ball as Detroit returned to power.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
In the Gulf of Mexico, there are a variety of shallow-water snapper species frequently caught by anglers.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Long snappers also become blockers when the opposing team returns the kick after a punt.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Long snapper Matt Orzech received two first place votes and finished sixth with 25 points, while Josh Myers had one first place vote and was seventh with 23 points.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
In the Gulf of Mexico, there are a variety of shallow-water snapper species frequently caught by anglers.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Long snappers also become blockers when the opposing team returns the kick after a punt.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Long snapper Matt Orzech received two first place votes and finished sixth with 25 points, while Josh Myers had one first place vote and was seventh with 23 points.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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snapper
noun
snap·per
ˈsnap-ər 
plural snappers
1
a
: something that snaps
b
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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