Snib
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snɪb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Snib is a noun meaning (Scotland, Australia) A latch or fastening for a door, window etc.
Meaning
(Scotland, Australia) A latch or fastening for a door, window etc.
More Meanings
- (transitive, Australia, Scotland) To latch (a door, window, etc.).
- (obsolete) A reprimand; a snub.
Example Sentences
ill - strain'd snibs
Window is snibbed on the inner side. Framework is solid. No hinges at the side. Let us open it.
He did not like me coming in except if I was going to bed. I heard him saying to my maw about a snib for the door.
All moved to the front street, where Grierson snibbed on his tail-light and turned to ask the trooper, "They've got the main road ploughed up farther on, haven't they?"
Word Forms
- snibs
- snibbing
- snibbed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snecket, slot, snacket, snugger, clicket, snickle.
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