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snip

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﹒To cut something with a quick, sharp stroke or a series of small strokes using scissors or shears.

﹒A small piece or amount cut off from something larger.

﹒A small, quick cut or the sound made by cutting with scissors.

Examples

﹒She used a pair of scissors to snip the loose thread from her sweater.

﹒The gardener will snip off the dead flowers to encourage new growth.

﹒I managed to snip a quick photo of the bird before it flew away.

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