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interception vs snap

snap vs interception

interception and snap both are nouns.

interception is not a verb while snap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interception Yes No No No
snap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snap is a hypernym of interception; that is, snap is a word with a broader meaning than interception:
  • interception: (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
  • snap: the act of catching an object with the hands
Other hypernyms of interception include catch, grab, snatch.
interception (noun) snap (noun)
the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving the act of catching an object with the hands
(American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
any undertaking that is easy to do
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
interception (verb) snap (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
close with a snapping motion
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
record on photographic film
to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
Difference between interception and snap

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