ˈsnüv intransitive verb
Etymology: from earlier Scots snoove to twirl, turn, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snūa to turn, twist; akin to Old English snūd speed, haste, Old High German sniumi hasty, rapid, Gothic sniumjan to hurry, Latin nēre to spin — more at needle
: to walk smoothly and steadily : make a steady advance