snips

[snɪps]

snips Definition

• 1. small pieces of something, especially hair or cloth, that have been cut off
• 2. a 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

• scraps
• bits
• clippings
• cuttings
• shreds

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.

• nip something in the bud

  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.