Snell
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snɛl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Snell is an adjective meaning Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.
Meaning
Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.
More Meanings
- Quick-witted; clever.
- Harsh, severe, or stinging.
- A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.
- To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.
- Alternative form of snelly.
Example Sentences
Amos is a lithe, keen, snell man.
Can you show me how to snell a hook?
That horny-handed, snell, peremptory little man.
That in ilk action, wise and snell / You may shaw Manly fire.
Word Forms
- sneller
- snellest
- snells
- snelling
- snelled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clever, quicksome, nimble, snappy, sharp-witted, alert.
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