SNIP

Snip

Snip was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He only won one race, but later became a successful sire. His son Snap was undefeated in his four races and became a multiple-time Champion sire. Snip was bred and owned by William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire.

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snip

Noun

  1. The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.
  2. Something acquired for a low price; a bargain.
    That wholesale lot on eBay was a snip at $10
  3. A small amount of something; a pinch.
  4. A vasectomy.
  5. A small or weak person, especially a young one.
  6. A share or portion; a snack.
  7. A tailor.

Verb

  1. To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
    I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.
  2. To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
  3. To break off; to snatch away.
  4. To circumcise.


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