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long snapper

long snapper noun: a center who is skilled in throwing a long snap.

Noun

long snapper (plural long snappers)

  1. A center who is skilled in throwing a long snap.
    • Fans rarely see the name of the long snapper, but he's the next most important player on special teams behind the punter or kicker.2012, Greg Jacobs, The Everything KIDS' Football Book
    • Lonnie was the long snapper for both of Adam Vinatieri's clutch field goals in the "Snow Bowl" against the Oakland Raiders in 2002 and for his 48-yard game-winning kick in Super Bowl XXXVI.2013, Rick Gonsalves, Placekicking in the NFL: A History and Analysis, page 235

Forms of long snapper

plurallong snappers

Origin of long snapper

From long snap + -er.

Questions about long snapper

What does long snapper mean?
Long snapper means a center who is skilled in throwing a long snap.
What part of speech is long snapper?
Long snapper is a noun.
What is the plural of long snapper?
The plural of long snapper is long snappers.

Words near long snapper in the dictionary

  1. long since
  2. long six
  3. long sixes
  4. long snap
  5. long snapped
  6. long snapper
  7. long snappers
  8. long snapping
  9. long snaps
  10. long sold
  11. long spine board

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