snuffers

A noun referring to a cone-shaped implement with a handle used for extinguishing candles, or a person who snuffs out candles or uses snuff.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv für ein kegelförmiges Werkzeug mit Griff zum Auslöschen von Kerzen oder für eine Person, die Kerzen löscht oder Schnupftabak nimmt.

1. Candle extinguisher B2 formal

   A cone-shaped implement with a handle, used for extinguishing candles.

   • She used a brass snuffer to put out the candles after dinner.
   • The antique snuffer was beautifully engraved.
   • He carefully placed the snuffer over the flame.

   🇩🇪Kerzenlöscher

   Synonyme: extinguisher

2. Person who extinguishes candles C1 formal

   A person whose job or habit is to snuff out candles.

   • The snuffer went around the hall, putting out the last candles.
   • In the old days, a snuffer was employed to manage the lighting.
   • He acted as the snuffer for the evening ceremony.

   🇩🇪Kerzenlöscher

3. Snuff user C1 formal

   A person who uses snuff (powdered tobacco).

   • The old man was a habitual snuffer, always carrying a small box.
   • Snuffers often prefer finely ground tobacco.
   • He was known as a snuffer among his friends.

   🇩🇪Schnupftabaknutzer

• snuffers plural form
• snuffers' possessive plural form
• snuffer's possessive singular form

A tool, typically resembling scissors, used for trimming the burnt wick of a candle and holding the snuff.

• 🇩🇪Werkzeug, meist einer Schere ähnelnd, zum Abschneiden des verkohlten Dochts einer Kerze und zum Festhalten des Dochtrests.

1. Candle trimming tool C2 formal british

   Scissors or a tool used for trimming the burnt wick of a candle and holding the snuff.

   • She used the snuffers to trim the candle wick before it smoked.
   • The antique snuffers were made of brass and silver.
   • He carefully placed the snuffers on the tray after use.

   🇩🇪Lichtputzschere