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Definition of snipper

snipper

/ˈsnɪp.ər/
snip · per
Plural:snippers
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• noun

1

A small hand tool, often used in the plural, such as shears, clippers, or thread snips used for cutting wire, thread, or plant stems.

Example

"The seamstress kept a sharp pair of thread snippers beside her sewing machine to trim loose ends."

2

A person who cuts or trims something with small, quick strokes using scissors or shears.

Example

"During the harvest season, each snipper works quickly along the rows to clip the ripe grape clusters from the vines."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'snipper' (a person or tool that snips) with 'sniper' (a marksman who shoots from a concealed position).

• Rhymes for snipper

• Nearby Words

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sniperscope
sniping
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snippily

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snipper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snipper
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