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Meaning of snib | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/snɪb/

Definitions

A latch or fastening for a door, window etc.
Australia, Scotland
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.

See also

Snibston snice Snick snickelway Snicker snicker licker