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Snugger

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of snug: more snug comparative, form-of
Noun
  1. 1
    A threaded plastic tube used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.

    "Again, the snuggers can be tied to the cannula and the cannula fixed to the skin edge to prevent displacement."

  2. 2
    A ring that fits tightly around a cable, rope or wire, holding it in place or preventing leakage around any hole through which it passes.

    "Tape binders or snuggers are to be taken off as each flake is finished."

  3. 3
    Moveable brackets for keeping small items secure on a shelf.

    "Extra-deep shelves easily accommodate 3-liter and gallon bottles, even 6-packs, while special "snuggers" keep small items secure."

  4. 4
    A type of latch that operates by providing spring tension between a door or window and its frame.

    "For example, hardware on doors was discarded, and stock wood knobs and snuggers were used."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From snug + -er.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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