snuffer

• Nom désignant un instrument conique muni d'un manche utilisé pour éteindre les bougies, ou une personne qui éteint les bougies ou utilise du tabac à priser.

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.

1. Candle extinguisherB2formal

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

   éteignoir

   • 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.

   Synonymesextinguisher

2. Person who extinguishes candlesC1formal

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

   Personne qui éteint des bougies

   • 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.

3. Snuff userC1formal

   A person who uses snuff (powdered tobacco).

   priseur de tabac

   • 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.