flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas
"The fresh snapper we bought at the fish market was so tender and sweet that everyone loved it for dinner."
a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends
"The kids were thrilled to receive the colorful snappers filled with licorice as their birthday party favors."
Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots
"We caught a fresh snapper at the beach and grilled it for dinner tonight."
any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters
"The captain proudly displayed his catch, a magnificent red snapper he had just reeled in from the warm coastal waters."
large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite
"The snapper lunged out of the surf, its massive head and hooked jaws snapping shut on my fishing lure."
One who, or that which, snaps.
"The curious snapper at the aquarium opened its mouth wide to snap up any floating food particles."