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Vocabulary Entry
snuff
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of finely cut tobacco intended to be inhaled through the nose.
Example Sentences
"He offered me a pinch of snuff from his ornate snuffbox."
"During the 18th century, snuff became quite popular among the aristocracy."
"Some people still enjoy snuff as an alternative to smoking."
V
verb
To extinguish or put out, especially a candle or flame.
Example Sentences
"She snuffed the candle before leaving the room."
"The wind snuffed out the flame of the lantern."
"He tried to snuff the fire before it spread too far."