snuffer
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snuff·er 1
(snŭf′ər)n.
One who uses snuff.
snuff·er 2
(snŭf′ər)n.
1.
a. A candlesnuffer.
b. One who snuffs out candles.
2. snuffers An instrument resembling a pair of shears that is used for cutting the snuff from or for extinguishing candles.
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snuffer
(ˈsnʌfə)n
1. (Antiques) a cone-shaped implement for extinguishing candles
2. (Antiques) (plural) an instrument resembling a pair of scissors for trimming the wick or extinguishing the flame of a candle
3. (Brewing) rare a person who takes snuff
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
snuff•er1
(ˈsnʌf ər)n.
a person who snuffs or sniffs.
[1600–10]
snuff•er2
(ˈsnʌf ər)n.
1. Usu., snuffers. a scissorlike instrument for removing the snuff of candles, tapers, etc.
2. a small cup or cone with a handle used to smother a candle flame.
[1425–75]
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Noun | 1. | snuffer - a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end |
2. | snuffer - a person who snuffs out candles | |
3. | snuffer - a person who uses snuff consumer - a person who uses goods or services |
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Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
snuffer
n → Kerzenlöscher m; snuffers → Lichtputzschere f
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