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  • 1snubbing post — noun : a post around which a line is thrown to snub something * * * snubbing post noun A post for passing a rope round, so as to stop a boat or horse • • • Main Entry: ↑snub …

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  • 2snub — I. transitive verb (snubbed; snubbing) Etymology: Middle English snibben, snubben, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snubba to scold, Swedish dialect snubba to reproach, cut off Date: 13th century 1. to check or stop with a… …

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  • 9snub — snubber, n snubbingly, adv. /snub/, v., snubbed, snubbing, n., adj. v.t. 1. to treat with disdain or contempt, esp. by ignoring. 2. to check or reject with a sharp rebuke or remark. 3. to check or stop suddenly (a rope or cable that is running… …

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  • 10snub — /snʌb / (say snub) verb (t) (snubbed, snubbing) 1. to treat with disdain or contempt. 2. to put, force, etc., by doing this: to snub one into silence. 3. to check or rebuke sharply. 4. to check or stop suddenly (a rope or cable running out). 5.… …