sny

1 of 3

intransitive verb (1)

ˈsnī
-ed/-ing/-es
dialectal, England

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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“Sny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sny. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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