snap-on

adjective

: designed to snap into position and fit tightly
snap-on cuffs

Examples of snap-on in a Sentence

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In the same vein, any medication exposed to flood waters — even if they’re sealed in screw-top bottles or have snap-on lids — should not be used, because they could be contaminated. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Removable veneers: Removable, snap-on, or pop-on veneers can be removed, just like a retainer. Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025 The Razer Kishi Ultra — released in 2024 — provides a snap-on controller for iPhones and Android smartphones. Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Using a pair of Joy-Con controllers (the gyroscope-enabled snap-on bits of a Nintendo Switch), players must physically flap their arms to ascend and tilt the controllers to steer. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024 The side panels feature snap-on pins, and the whole body is designed to assemble a striking BTF system easily. SilverStone CW04 (Credit: John Burek) SilverStone looks to be the last man standing in classic home-theater-PC (HTPC) chassis. John Burek, PCMAG, 10 June 2024 Some other brands have created snap-on adapters to give or sell to their customers for Supercharger access. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 This four-pack of snap-on bandana bibs is an adorable solution. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Those with more in-game money can trick out their ships (and even choose the location of their new snap-on parts) or eventually buy and outfit property in a hub city or habitat modules away from it. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snap-on was in 1925

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“Snap-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap-on. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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