snapping Definition

to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth

to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch

to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts

either of two large American freshwater turtles (family Chelydridae) with a large head, powerful jaws, a long tail, and a strong musky odor:

one (Chelydra serpentina) that has the head covered with smooth skin, has large plates in a double row on the underside of the tail, and is distributed from eastern Canada to Central America

alligator snapping turtle

a large freshwater turtle (Macrochelys temminckii synonym Macroclemys temminckii) of southeastern U.S. rivers that may reach nearly 150 pounds (68 kilograms) in weight and 31 inches (79 centimeters) in length and differs from the common snapping turtle in having a shell with three distinct ridges, a more triangular-shaped head, and a pink fleshy wormlike appendage in the mouth used as a lure

to make a quick or vigorous recovery

to stop being in or to cause (someone) to stop being in (an unhappy condition or mood, a daydream, etc.)

to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly