snapping

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[ˈsnapɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of breaking suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound
(e.g: the snapping of a twig startled her from her reverie)


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[ˈsnapɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- making a sharp cracking sound or sounds
(e.g: the snapping snare drum)

- (of a person) taking snapshots
(e.g: they were surrounded by snapping photographers eager to catch the moment)


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