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snuffers

Pronunciation: [ˈsnʌfərz]

Word

Context: "objects"

(noun) snuffers are small tools used to put out candles. They help stop the flame without blowing it out, which can cause wax to spill everywhere.

Example

I used the snuffers to gently put out the birthday candles on the cake.

Example

We didn't have any snuffers, so the candles made a mess when we blew them out.

Example

Where did you put the snuffers after we finished using them?

Context: "actions"

(verb) to snuff means to extinguish or put out a flame. This is what you do when you want to end a light from a candle or fire.

Example

She quickly snuffed the candle before going to bed.

Example

He forgot to snuff the candle, and it burned all night.

Example

Can you snuff the candle before it drips wax everywhere?

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