plural snappers
1
: one that snaps: such as
a
: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance
b(1)
(2)
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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Gifford’s reaction Linebacker Luke Gifford was elated at his selection to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games along with McCaffery, Kittle, left tackle Trent Williams, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and long-snapper Jon Weeks, with return specialist Skyy Moore as an alternate.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Punter Ryan Wright is also having arguably the best year of his career, and long snapper Andrew DePaola hasn't seen a decline in play after making the Pro Bowl the last three years straight.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Achane, center Aaron Brewer (ankle), cornerback Rasul Douglas (foot), safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (thumb/two groin muscles), outside linebacker Chop Robinson (oblique), tight end Darren Waller (rest), and long snapper Joe Cardona (hamstring).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
Anglers can cast from shore or launch from the park’s boat ramps in search of tarpon, snapper, or barracuda.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Punter Ryan Wright is also having arguably the best year of his career, and long snapper Andrew DePaola hasn't seen a decline in play after making the Pro Bowl the last three years straight.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Achane, center Aaron Brewer (ankle), cornerback Rasul Douglas (foot), safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (thumb/two groin muscles), outside linebacker Chop Robinson (oblique), tight end Darren Waller (rest), and long snapper Joe Cardona (hamstring).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
Anglers can cast from shore or launch from the park’s boat ramps in search of tarpon, snapper, or barracuda.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapper. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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snapper
noun
snap·per
ˈsnap-ər 
plural snappers
1
a
: something that snaps
b
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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