Word: Snuffers
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Snuffers are a type of scissors or tool used to trim the wick of a candle. When you light a candle, the wick (the part that burns) can become too long. Snuffers help to cut the wick so that the candle burns more evenly and safely.
Usage Instructions: - Snuffers are usually found in candle-making kits or in homes where candles are frequently used. - To use snuffers, you simply open the tool, place the blade around the wick, and gently squeeze to cut it.
Example Sentence: "When the candle's flame became too high, she used her snuffers to trim the wick for a better burn."
Advanced Usage: In a more figurative sense, "snuffers" can also refer to anything that extinguishes or diminishes something, like enthusiasm or energy. For example, "His negative comments acted as snuffers to her excitement about the project."
Word Variants: 1. Snuff (verb): To extinguish a flame, such as blowing out a candle. - Example: "I will snuff out the candle before I go to bed."
Different Meanings: - The term "snuff" can also refer to finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose, but this is a different context from "snuffers."
Synonyms: - Wick trimmer - Candle snuffer (when referring to the act of extinguishing the candle flame)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "snuffers," but the verb "snuff out" can be used to mean extinguishing something, whether literally (like a candle) or figuratively (like enthusiasm).