I . v. a.
1.
Break short, break short off.
2.
Bite, seize, catch at, snatch at, snip.
3.
Crack ( as a whip ).
4.
Twang.
II . v. n.
1.
Break short.
2.
Crackle, decrepitate, crepitate.
3.
Snarl.
III . n.
1.
Bite, catch, seizure.
2.
Clasp, fastening, catch, small lock.
3.
Crack ( as of a whip ), smack.
4.
Interval, spell, season.
5.
Gingerbread, gingercake, gingernut.