Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, sharp noise, typically made by a fish breaking the surface of the water when hooked.

“The angler’s line suddenly snapped, and the snapper jumped out of the water.”

2. noun

A type of fish, especially any of various species of snappers that are valued as food.

“The seafood restaurant served a variety of fish, including snapper and grouper.”

3. verb

To make a sudden, sharp noise, typically by breaking or bursting.

“The twig snapped underfoot, startling the hiker.”

4. verb

To catch or hook a fish, especially a snapper.

“The fisherman snapper a large snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.”