snapper
Noun: 1. A large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite: A type of freshwater turtle known for its strong bite. 2. Any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters: A common name for various brightly colored, predatory fish found in warm ocean waters. 3. Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots: A specific type of fish found in Australian waters. 4. A party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends: A small novelty item that makes a popping sound when its ends are pulled sharply. 5. Flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas: The meat from a snapper fish, used as food. 6. (American football) The person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback: The player in the center position who passes the football between his legs to start a play.
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- "Red snapper": A specific and highly valued species of snapper fish, often used in cooking.
- The restaurant's specialty is grilled red snapper with herbs.
- Snap (verb): The action from which the noun "snapper" is derived, meaning to make a sharp cracking sound or to move quickly. In football, it means to pass the ball from the center position.
- (For the fish): Lutjanid (scientific family name).
- (For the turtle): Alligator snapping turtle (for the specific large species).
- (For the football position): Center (though "center" is a broader term for the position, while "snapper" specifies the player's key action).
- Long snapper: In American football, a specialist player who enters the game specifically to snap the ball for punts and field goal attempts.
- The team's long snapper is one of the most consistent players on the roster.
- large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite
- any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters
- Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots
- a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends
- flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas
- (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
- the center fumbled the handoff