podsnap

/ˈpɒdzæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden loud snap or noise, especially one caused by a plant or seed pod opening.

“The podsnap of the bean plant startled her as she picked the beans.”

2. verb

To open suddenly with a loud snap, typically a seed pod or plant.

“The podsnap of the seed pods was a sign that they were ripe.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • popping
  • snap

Antonyms

  • hush
  • silence
  • stillness