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Meaning of snib | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
snɪb

Definitions

  1. A latch or fastening for a door, window etc.
    Australia, Scotland
  2. A reprimand; a snub.
    obsolete

Examples

“He did not like me coming in except if I was going to bed. I heard him saying to my maw about a snib for the door.”
“ill - strain'd snibs”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Snibston snice Snick snickelway Snicker snicker licker

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