snips

Definition of Snips in English :

1. snips, tinsnips

(plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Snips

plural noun

a small pair of shears used for cutting sheet metal

. Also called: tinsnips

v. snipped, snip·ping, snips

v.tr.

To cut, clip, or separate (something) with short, quick strokes.

v.intr.

To cut or clip with short, quick strokes.

n.

1. An instance of snipping or the sound produced by snipping.

2.

a. A small cut made with scissors or shears.

b. A small piece cut or clipped off.

c. A bit or scrap: snips of information about the merger.

3. Informal

a. One that is small or slight in size or stature.

b. A person regarded as impertinent or mischievous.

4. snips (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Hand shears used in cutting sheet metal.

5. Slang Something easily accomplished.