snuffer
/'snʌfə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a person who uses snuff
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a person who snuffs out candles
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a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
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