snapper

One that snaps.

A snapping turtle.

Any of numerous marine fishes of the family Lutjanidae of tropical and subtropical coastal waters worldwide, many of which are important food fishes.

A porgy (Pagrus auratus) of the Indo-Pacific region, having a pinkish body with spiny fins and valued as a food and game fish.

In glass manufacturing, a workman who operates a snap or case. See snap, 16.

An automatic attachment to a sounding-lead for taking samples of the bottom. It consists of jaws which close when the lead strikes the sea-bottom.

One who or that which snaps, in any sense.

A cracker-bonbon.