plural snappers
1
: one that snaps: such as
a
: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance
b(1)
(2)
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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Or hop on Katoa, a 51-foot Bertram flybridge, and use Shimano electric reels to drop hundreds of feet into the deepest depths for gold band and ruby snapper.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
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Further helping the cause for Adams and Robinson is that for some puzzling reason the Dolphins didn’t draft a cornerback.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Denver had re-upped with starting long snapper Mitchell Fraboni on a three-year deal earlier this offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Whelan had a stellar second NFL season in 2024 and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia loves his veteran long snapper.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Related Articles Dolphins’ Kenneth Grant inks 4-year, $22 million deal; second-round pick remains unsigned
Dolphins release long snapper who was ill during 2024 season
Further helping the cause for Adams and Robinson is that for some puzzling reason the Dolphins didn’t draft a cornerback.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Denver had re-upped with starting long snapper Mitchell Fraboni on a three-year deal earlier this offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Whelan had a stellar second NFL season in 2024 and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia loves his veteran long snapper.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapper. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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snapper
noun
snap·per
ˈsnap-ər 
plural snappers
1
a
: something that snaps
b
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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