snap-v; 9 Senses

Sense Number 1: (cause to) break or separate abruptly

Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 SNAP NP2
NOTE: Includes metaphorical uses.

Examples:
The rope snapped, and the crate plummeted to the ground.
He could snap your neck in two.
Snap off a square of that chocolate for me.
The victory also snapped a three-game losing streak against the Earthquakes.

Mappings:
VerbNet: break-45.1,split-23.2
FrameNet: Cause_to_fragment
PropBank: snap.05,snap.06
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
snap_off 1

Sense Number 2: (cause to) move abruptly, often making a short, sharp sound

Examples:
The door of the trap snapped shut, with the rat securely inside.
Once he lined it up correctly, it snapped into place.
The flag snapped in the breeze.
I snapped on the light.
She always snaps her phone shut one-handed.
The police snapped the handcuffs around her wrists.
Marla snapped around, a look of fury on her face.

Mappings:
VerbNet: sound-emission-43.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: snap.07
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 5, 7

Sense Number 3: make a short, sharp sound

Commentary:
NOTE: Compare to sense 4. This sense DOES NOT include any sound made with the fingers.

Examples:
Rice Crispies: they Snap, Crackle and Pop!
The fire snapped and crackled cheerfully on the hearth.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: snap.04
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 4: use the fingers of one hand to make a snapping sound

Commentary:
NOTE: Compare to sense 3. This sense only involves making a sound with the fingers.

Examples:
I didn't learn to snap until I was seven.
They all snapped in time with the music.
Kat snapped and everyone in the room jumped.

Mappings:
VerbNet: crane-40.3.2,sound_emission-43.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: snap.03
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 10

Sense Number 5: utter in a sharp and angry tone

Commentary:
NOTE: When following or preceding a direct quote, always use this sense. (As in example 2).

Examples:
He snapped back a reply, annoyed that she had asked.
'Just give me the check,' she snapped.

Mappings:
VerbNet: manner_speaking-37.3
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: snap.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 6: seize; grasp at something

Commentary: Synax is: NP1[animate] SNAP NP2 INCLUDES: SNAP UP

Examples:
The fish snapped at the bait.
He snapped at any chance he could get to be near her.
She snapped up all the good bargains.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: snap.08
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
snap_at 1
snap_up 1

Sense Number 7: undergo an abrupt change in mental condition

Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[animate] SNAP
NOTE: Compare to Senses 1 and 2: Sense 7 is intransitive.

Examples:
She snapped awake at the sound.
Will you snap out of it?!
When his daughter died, he just snapped.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11

Sense Number 8: take a photograph

Examples:
She snapped a picture of the senator as he left the restaurant.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 13

Sense Number 9: SPORTS: put the ball into play or execute a play.

Examples:
A moment after he snapped the ball, Miller was hit by a linebacker.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 9