snuffer

/'snʌfə/

Thân thiện

A butler uses a brass snuffer to extinguish the candles on the mantelpiece.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who uses snuff: A "snuffer" is someone who inhales powdered tobacco, known as snuff, through the nose.
   • A person who extinguishes candles: Historically, a "snuffer" was a servant or individual whose task was to put out candles.
   • A cone-shaped implement for extinguishing candles: A "snuffer" is a tool, typically a small metal cone on a handle, used to safely extinguish a candle flame by depriving it of oxygen.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Person using snuff):
• Noun (Person extinguishing candles):
• Noun (Tool):

Advanced Usage

• "Candle snuffer": This is the most common specific term for the tool, often used to avoid confusion with the other meanings.

Variants and Related Words

• Snuff (noun/verb): The powdered tobacco, or the act of extinguishing something (e.g., to snuff out a life).
• Snuffbox (noun): A small container for holding snuff.

Synonyms

• Extinguisher (for the tool): A device for putting out a fire or flame.
• Snuff-taker (for the person): A user of snuff.

Notes on Meaning

This word has three distinct meanings, all related to the core concept of "snuffing," which involves either inhaling powder or extinguishing a flame. The context of the sentence makes clear which meaning is intended. The tool meaning is the most common in modern usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who uses snuff
2. a person who snuffs out candles
3. a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• snuff user