schneider
verb (used with object)
to prevent (an opponent) from scoring a point in a game or match.
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schneider
1 American
[shnahy-der]
/ ˈʃnaɪ dər /
verb (used with object)
noun
Schneider
2
American
[shnahy-der]
/ ˈʃnaɪ dər /
noun
Etymology
Origin of schneider
1930–35; < German: tailor
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"You don't say so!" said the schneider, turning a shade more sallow.
From The Bread-winners A Social Study by John Hay
An air of great simplicity and truth pervades this wander-book of the German schneider.
From Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844 Volume 23, Number 3 by Lewis Gaylord Clark
Michael Schneider, who heads that group, said he believes Raman will consolidate some of the city departments that are responsible for street maintenance, to make them more effective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
“In our view, the recent share price movements are related to sector rotation from tech to defensive pharma names, as well as Novartis accelerating its share buybacks when the stock took a hit,” Schneider says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Some have touted "industrial AI" as a possible avenue for Europe since its renowned machine makers -- such as Germany's Siemens and France's Schneider Electric -- have products installed in factories worldwide.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Schneider Electric SU -2.42%decrease; down pointing triangle lifted its annual targets for the second time this year after data-center orders kept flowing in, boosting sales for the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Dr. Schneider smiled and stood back, stethoscope still in hand.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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