snap-on

adjective

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

Examples of snap-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 This set includes an Arduino Uno board and 30 snap-on circuit sets that giftees can make into more than 100 projects. $35.99 Buy Now On Amazon 10. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2023 With its clear plastic and snap-on lid, the Sterilite Clear View Underbed Storage Bin is another classic under-bed storage container. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023 The set includes a curtain and fabric snap-on liner with a clear panel along the top for design to let in light while maintaining privacy. Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2023

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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