snap

Meaning of snap in English

Noun

1. a short, loud, cracking sound

The lid shut with a snap.

2. a fastener or clasp that makes a snapping sound

My jacket has snaps.

Verb

1. break something suddenly with a short, loud, cracking sound

snap a twig in two

2. make a short, sharp sound

snap a whip

3. open or close with a short, sharp sound

The lock snapped open[⇔shut].