Definitions For Snell

Etymology 1

From Middle English snell, , quick, fast from from . Akin to , , (whence German schnell, , quick, swift, , , , and ), (whence Danish snild, , clever).

Adjective

(now chiefly, _, Scotland) quick, quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively. quick-witted, quick-witted; witty. harsh, harsh; severe.

Derived terms

snelly

Translations

Dutch: snel Finnish: reipas, riuska Old English: snell Old Saxon: snel Yiddish: שנעל Finnish: riuska Finnish: napakka Finnish: reipas

Etymology 2

Noun

SNELL (plural SNELLs) A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

Related terms

snell knot

Translations

Finnish: perukesiima German: Mundschnur, f Maori: takā, taukaea

Verb

To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot. : Can you show me how to snell a hook?

Is Snell a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
5
Words with Friends
8

The word Snell is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

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