the action of breaking suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound
the snapping of a twig startled her from her reverie
making a sharp cracking sound or sounds
the snapping snare drum
there was suddenly a hard crunch, followed by a snapping sound
(of a person) taking snapshots
they were surrounded by snapping photographers eager to catch the moment
break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound
guitar strings kept snapping
dead twigs can be snapped off
(of an animal) make a sudden audible bite
a dog was snapping at his heels
the wolf snapped and growled
suddenly lose one's self-control
she claims she snapped after years of violence
take a snapshot of
he planned to spend the time snapping rare wildlife
photographers were snapping away at her
put (the ball) into play by a quick backward movement
time will not be resumed until the ball is snapped on the next play