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snap off
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb snap off has 1 sense
  1. break, break off, snap off - break a piece from a whole; "break a branch from a tree"
    --1 is one way to detach
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Snap off

Definition: To break off or detach forcefully using a quick, snapping motion.

Parts of Speech: Verb

Senses:

  1. To break or detach something from a larger whole.
  2. To sever or remove abruptly or forcefully.
  3. To become detached or break off suddenly.

Usages:

  1. He snapped off a branch from the tree to use as firewood.
  2. The strong winds snapped off the top of the flagpole.
  3. She got angry and snapped off a sharp retort.
  4. The doorknob snapped off in his hand.

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