C1
snip
/snɪp/
verb
ciąć
Also
obcinać
Definition
To cut something with scissors or shears, typically with a quick, short action.
Examples
She used scissors to snip off the loose threads from the fabric.
Użyła nożyczek, aby obciąć luźne nitki z tkaniny.
The gardener began to snip the dead roses from the bush.
Ogrodnik zaczął obcinać zwiędłe róże z krzewu.
Collocations
snip offsnip awaysnip at
noun
cięcie
Also
skrawek(m)
Definition
A quick cut made with scissors, or a small piece that has been cut off.
Examples
With a quick snip, she opened the package.
Szybkim cięciem otworzyła paczkę.
He kept a small snip of his daughter's hair as a keepsake.
Zachował mały skrawek włosów swojej córki na pamiątkę.
Collocations
a quick snipsnip of hairsnip of paper
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