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snell

Syllabification: (snell)
Pronunciation: /snel/
North American
Definition of snell

noun

  • a short line of gut or horsehair by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line.

verb

[with object]
  • tie or fasten (a hook) to a line: (as adjective snelled)a snelled or long-shanked hook

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

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