snips

[snɪps]

snips Definition

  • 1small pieces of something, especially hair or cloth, that have been cut off
  • 2a tool for cutting small pieces of material, such as scissors

Using snips: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snips" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to sweep up all these snips of hair from the floor.

  • Example

    She used the snips to cut out the pattern for the dress.

  • Example

    The tailor used his snips to trim the excess fabric.

  • Example

    He snipped off a piece of the wire with his snips.

snips Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snips

Phrases with snips

  • nip and tuck

    a very close competition or race where the outcome is uncertain until the end

    Example

    It was a nip and tuck race, but he managed to win by a nose.

  • to stop something at an early stage before it becomes a bigger problem

    Example

    We need to nip this issue in the bud before it gets out of hand.

  • nip someone's heels

    to follow closely behind someone, especially in order to compete with them

    Example

    The young athlete is nipping at the heels of the current champion.

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Summary: snips in Brief

The term 'snips' [snɪps] refers to small pieces of something, often hair or cloth, that have been cut off. It can also refer to a tool for cutting small pieces of material, such as scissors. The phrase 'nip and tuck' denotes a close competition, while 'nip something in the bud' means to stop a problem early on. 'Nip someone's heels' means to closely follow someone, especially in competition.