snap-off
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of snap-off
adj. use of verb phrase snap off
Example Sentences
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Trump strode into the briefing room with reams of paper, snapped a binder clip and joked that he could snap off his finger with the clip and he wouldn’t say a word about it.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
The robot descends to the seabed to collect fluids, gases and snap off chunks of rock.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
By the time they broke it and got to the line of scrimmage, there were just a few seconds left on the play clock and the Chiefs were rushing to get the snap off.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024
Rusted snow chains, held together by twine, snap off tires.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023
Tendai tried to push the Kiddie Koop to safety, but Rita had managed to snap off a wheel.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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