snell

[ snel ]

/ snɛl /

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noun

a short piece of nylon, gut, or the like, by which a fishhook is attached to a line.

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Origin of snell

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; origin uncertain

Words nearby snell

sneezeweed, sneezewood, sneezewort, Sneffels, Snefru, snell, Snellen chart, Snellen's test types, Snellen test, Snell's law, SNF

Other definitions for snell (2 of 3)

snell²

[ snel ]

/ snɛl /

adjective Chiefly Scot.

active; lively: a snell lad.

witty: a snell remark.

severe: snell weather.

Origin of snell

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old High German snel (German schnell) quick, Old Norse snjallr excellent

Other definitions for snell (3 of 3)

Snell

[ snel ]

/ snɛl /

noun

Peter (George), 1938–2019, New Zealand distance runner.

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How to use snell in a sentence

Gaetz isn’t poisoning his own well, either, Snell pointed out, as his panhandle congressional district is several hours west.
What Matt Gaetz’s Legal Lineup Tells Us About His Troubles|Roger Sollenberger|September 27, 2021|The Daily Beast
In addition, independent safety testing is provided through the Snell Foundation, and helmets will be listed as Snell-certified.
The best bike helmets for fun cycling and safety at every age|Irena Collaku|August 14, 2021|Popular-Science
Snell always makes sure she knows the poisonous plants that grow in the terrain she’s going to, the animals living in the area, and the appropriate response to each.
How to Get the Most Out of Every Hike|kklein|July 6, 2021|Outside Online
To that end, Snell suggests adding and upgrading gear as you progress.
How to Get the Most Out of Every Hike|kklein|July 6, 2021|Outside Online

That’s true, too, of Snell throughout his career, though many critics on Tuesday night argued the eye test ought to be consulted along with the numbers.
The Dodgers Were The Best Team. And The Best Team Won.|Travis Sawchik|October 28, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
If you listen for nothing else, listen for the village gossip Lynda Snell.
America, Presenting Your New Addiction: ‘The Archers’|Tim Teeman|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That said, my big avoid in Durban is the Sun Coast Casino complex (at the end of Snell Parade).
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|July 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Saffron Kulfiby Victoria Blashford-Snell and Brigitte Hafner I scream, you scream, we all scream for kulfi!
What to Eat: Indian Dinner|Cookstr.com|October 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Well, the other was Roderick Collingwood, who's staying in the hotel now, as Snell has just told us.
A Butterfly on the Wheel|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
It was snell weather again, the sky dark with threat of snow, and the windows were all closed.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
The caretaker got up stiffly, for such snell weather was apt to give him twinges in his joints.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
Harris and Snell were not friends of his; in fact, in the past, they had been distinctly unfriendly.
Frank Merriwell's Chums|Burt L. Standish
Hodge dropped his nines, which he had not bettered, and that left Merriwell and Snell to fight it out.
Frank Merriwell's Chums|Burt L. Standish

British Dictionary definitions for snell (1 of 2)

snell

/ (snɛl) /

adjective

Scot biting; bitter; sharp

Word Origin for snell

Old English snel quick, active

British Dictionary definitions for snell (2 of 2)

Snell

/ (snɛl) /

noun

Sir Peter (George). born 1938, New Zealand athlete; winner of three Olympic gold medals: for the 800 metres in 1960, and again in 1964, when he also won gold for the 1500 metres

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for snell

Snell

[ snĕl ]

George 1903-1996

American geneticist. He shared a 1980 Nobel Prize for discoveries concerning cell structure that enhanced understanding of the immunological system, resulting in higher success rates in organ transplantation.