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snell

1

[ snel ]

noun

  1. a short piece of nylon, gut, or the like, by which a fishhook is attached to a line.


snell

2

[ snel ]

adjective

Chiefly Scot.
  1. active; lively:

    a snell lad.

  2. witty:

    a snell remark.

  3. severe:

    snell weather.

Snell

3

[ snel ]

noun

  1. Peter (George), 1938–2019, New Zealand distance runner.

snell

1

/ ɛ /

adjective

  1. biting; bitter; sharp
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Snell

2

/ ɛ /

noun

  1. SnellSir Peter (George)1938MNew ZealandSPORT AND GAMES: athlete Sir Peter ( George ). born 1938, New Zealand athlete; winner of three Olympic gold medals: for the 800 metres in 1960, and again in 1964, when he also won gold for the 1500 metres
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of snell1

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; origin uncertain

Origin of snell2

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old High German snel ( German schnell ) quick, Old Norse snjallr excellent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of snell1

Old English snel quick, active
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Example Sentences

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Left-handed pitcher and free-agent acquisition Blake Snell has been on the injured list since April 6 with left-shoulder inflammation, and recently had his throwing program shut down.

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Roberts said the pitching staff “dodged a bullet” with Blake Snell’s latest injury update.

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Snell, shut down from his throwing program Wednesday, underwent an MRI on Thursday morning — which came back with no new findings of damage in his left shoulder.

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Snell’s next steps likely will include an injection, Roberts said, before he resumes a throwing program.

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Before heading to the 15-day injured list on April 6, Snell held a 1-0 record with a 2.00 ERAthrough two starts.

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