Snips Meaning in English
word · lemma: snip
ˈsnɪps
SNIPS
snˈɪps
SNIPS
Definition
'Snips' can mean small cutting tools similar to scissors, especially used for cutting thin materials, or it can refer to small pieces cut off something.
Usage & Nuances
'Snips' as a tool is countable and usually plural (a pair of snips). 'Snips' as pieces refers to small parts cut off. In craft, sewing, or gardening contexts, 'snips' often means a specific tool. Not commonly used in everyday conversation except in relevant contexts.
Spanish: tijeras pequeñas - cortes pequeñosPortuguese (BR): tesoura pequena - pedaços cortadosPortuguese (PT): tesoura pequena - recortesChinese (Simplified): 小剪刀 - 小剪切Chinese (Traditional): 小剪刀 - 小剪切Hindi: छोटी कैंची - छोटे टुकड़ेArabic: مقص صغير - قصاصات صغيرةBengali: কাঁচি (বিশেষ ধরনের) - ছোট টুকরোRussian: ножницы (специальные) - обрезкиJapanese: ニッパー - 切れ端Vietnamese: kéo cắt (dụng cụ) - mảnh cắt nhỏKorean: 전지가위 - 잘라낸 조각Turkish: makas (özel amaçlı) - kırpıntıUrdu: قینچی (خاص) - چھوٹے ٹکڑےIndonesian: gunting (khusus) - potongan kecil
Example Sentences
He used snips to cut the wire.
basic
There are many paper snips on the table.
basic
Gardeners use snips to trim plants.
basic
Could you hand me those snips on the shelf?
natural
She swept up the snips of fabric after sewing.
natural
I can’t get a clean cut without my favorite snips.
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