SNUFFER (snuffer)

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Irregular inflected form: snuffer   

 Dictionary entry overview: What does snuffer mean? 

• SNUFFER (noun)
  The noun SNUFFER has 3 senses:

1. a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles

2. a person who snuffs out candles

3. a person who uses snuff

  Familiarity information: SNUFFER used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SNUFFER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("snuffer" is a kind of...):

implement (instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end)

Derivation:

snuff out (put an end to; kill)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A person who snuffs out candles

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("snuffer" is a kind of...):

individual; mortal; person; somebody; someone; soul (a human being)

Derivation:

snuff out (put an end to; kill)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A person who uses snuff

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

snuff user; snuffer

Hypernyms ("snuffer" is a kind of...):

consumer (a person who uses goods or services)