snugger

English

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) A threaded plastic tube used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.
  • 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.
  • Moveable brackets for keeping small items secure on a shelf.
  • A type of latch that operates by providing spring tension between a door or window and its frame.

Etymology

Suffix from English snug.

Origin

English

snug

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