snapper

A noun with multiple meanings, including a type of fish, a football position, a party favor, and a turtle, among others.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая вид рыбы, позицию в американском футболе, хлопушку для вечеринок и черепаху, среди прочих.esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo un tipo de pez, una posición en el fútbol americano, un petardo de fiesta y una tortuga, entre otros.frNom aux plusieurs sens, désignant notamment un poisson, un poste au football américain, un pétard de fête et une tortue, entre autres.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter eine Fischart, eine Position im American Football, ein Partyknaller und eine Schildkrötenart.ptSubstantivo com vários significados, incluindo um tipo de peixe, uma posição no futebol americano, um artigo de festa e uma tartaruga, entre outros.zh多义词，指笛鲷科鱼类，也指美式橄榄球中的中锋、派对拉炮，以及一种咬人的鳄龟等。arاسم يحمل عدة معانٍ، منها نوع من الأسماك، ومركز الفريق في كرة القدم الأمريكية، وحلوى ورقية تُفرقع في الحفلات، وسلحفاة نهّاشة، وغير ذلك.

1. Football player B2 formal american sport

   The player positioned at the center of the offensive line who initiates the play by passing the ball between their legs to the quarterback.

   • The snapper made a perfect pass to the quarterback.
   • He has been the team's primary snapper for three seasons.
   • A good snapper is crucial for a successful field goal attempt.

   ruЦентровойesCenter (fútbol americano)frSnapper (football américain)deCenterptCentralzh中锋arلاعب السنتر

   Synonyms: center

2. Edible fish B1 formal culinary

   The flesh of various warm-water fish species that are important for food.

   • We ordered grilled snapper with lemon butter sauce.
   • Snapper is a popular choice in seafood restaurants.
   • The market had fresh snapper from the Gulf.

   ruСъедобная рыбаesPargofrVivaneau (poisson comestible)deEssbarer FischptPeixe comestívelzh食用鱼arسمك الحمر

3. Party favor B1 informal

   A paper tube that makes a popping sound when pulled apart, often containing a small toy or candy.

   • The children pulled the snapper and candy flew everywhere.
   • Each guest received a colorful snapper at the birthday party.
   • The snapper made a loud pop when we opened it.

   ruХлопушкаesTubo de sorpresa (petardo de confeti)frdiable en boîtedeKnallbonbonptBombinha de festazh拉炮arمفرقعة ورقية

   Synonyms: bonboncracker

4. Australian fish B2 formal australian culinary

   An Australian food fish with a pinkish body and blue spots.

   • The local catch included a beautiful snapper for dinner.
   • Australian snapper is prized for its delicate flavor.
   • Fishermen often target snapper in the coastal waters.

   ruАвстралийский луцианespargo australianofrvivaneau australiendeAustralischer SchnapperptPargo-australianozh澳大利亚笛鲷arسمك النهاش الأسترالي

   Synonyms: cockneysquire

5. Marine fish family B2 formal scientific

   Any of several large, sharp-toothed marine fish from the family Lutjanidae, found mainly in tropical coastal waters.

   • The reef was home to many species of snapper.
   • Snapper are known for their powerful jaws and sharp teeth.
   • Anglers prize snapper for their fighting ability.

   ruЛуцианesPargofrVivaneaudeSchnapperptVermelhozh笛鲷arسمك النهاش

6. Turtle B2 formal scientific

   A large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws, found in or near water, known for its aggressive bite.

   • The snapper snapped at the stick with incredible force.
   • We spotted a large snapper basking on the riverbank.
   • Snappers are known to be dangerous if provoked.

   ruЧерепахаesTortuga mordedorafrTortue hargneusedeSchnappschildkröteptTartaruga-mordedorazh鳄龟arسلحفاة ناهشة

   Synonyms: snapping turtle

• snappers plural form
• snappers' possessive plural form
• snapper's possessive singular form