Meaning of snuffer in English:


Pronunciation /ˈsnʌfə/

Translate snuffer into Spanish



    ‘Many experts believe that you should use a snuffer when extinguishing flames.’
    • ‘Francesca used the snuffer to extinguish all but one candle.’
    • ‘To prevent flying sparks and spattering wax, use a snuffer instead of blowing out the flame.’
    • ‘I remember Colette cutting the oranges into segments, sun on her black hair, the scent of beeswax candles, the silver candle snuffer like a bell.’
    1. 1.1snuffersAn implement resembling scissors with an inverted metal cup attached to one blade, used to extinguish a candle or trim its wick.
      • ‘They would work on snuffers to fit stands, such as the splendid example shown in Plate IV that bears the mark of this very shop.’