sny

1 of 3

intransitive verb (1)

ˈsnī

-ed/-ing/-es

dialectal, England

: abound, teem

sny

2 of 3

intransitive verb (2)

"

-ed/-ing/-es

: to bend upward

—used especially of the edge of a plank near the bow or stern of a ship

sny

3 of 3

noun

"

plural -es

: the upward curve of the edge of a plank especially toward the bow or stern of a ship

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb (1)

origin unknown

Intransitive verb (2)

origin unknown

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