Meaning & use
Snipped
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Cut something with small, quick strokes, typically using scissors.
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She snipped the loose thread from the hem of her dress.
He snipped a few branches off the hedge to even it out.
A note on using this word
Often used for small, precise cuts, distinguishing it from larger actions like 'chopped' or 'sawed.'
Words with a similar meaning
trimmedclipped
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