snuffer
Look at other dictionaries:
snuffer — [snuf′ər] n. 1. a device with a cone on the end of a handle, for extinguishing a burning candle: in full candle snuffer 2. [usually pl.] an instrument like shears, for snuffing a candle: also pair of snuffers … English World dictionary
Snuffer — Snuff er, n. 1. One who snuffs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The common porpoise. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
snuffer — ► NOUN ▪ a small hollow metal cone on the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle by smothering the flame … English terms dictionary
snuffer — Porpoise Por poise, n. [OE. porpeys, OF. porpeis, literally, hog fish, from L. porcus swine + piscis fish. See {Pork}, and {Fish}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any small cetacean of the genus {Phoc[ae]na}, especially {Phoc[ae]na communis}, or {Phoc[ae]na… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
snuffer — snuffer1 /snuf euhr/, n. 1. a person who snuffs or sniffs. 2. a person who takes snuff. [1600 10; SNUFF1 + ER1] snuffer2 /snuf euhr/, n. 1. candlesnuffer. 2. extinguisher (def. 3) … Universalium
snuffer — I. noun Date: 15th century 1. a device similar to a pair of scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle usually used in plural but sing. or plural in constr. 2. candlesnuffer II. noun Date: circa 1610 one that snuffs or sniffs … New Collegiate Dictionary
snuffer — snuff|er [ snʌfər ] noun count a CANDLESNUFFER … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
snuffer — n. candlesnuffer, device consisting of a long thing handle and small cone on the end used to put out candles; extinguisher, device used to extinguish candle flames; one who snuffs candles; person who sniffs; one who uses snuff (powdered tobacco… … English contemporary dictionary
snuffer — noun a small hollow metal cone on the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle by smothering the flame … English new terms dictionary
snuffer — noun (C) a tool with a small bell shaped end on a handle for putting out candles … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
