"long snapper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: long snappers [plural]
Etymology: long snap + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|long snap|er}} long snap + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} long snapper (plural long snappers)
  1. (American football) A center who is skilled in throwing a long snap. Categories (topical): Football (American)

Inflected forms

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