"snap swivel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: snap swivels [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} snap swivel (plural snap swivels)
  1. (fishing) A form of tackle that combines a snap and a swivel. Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-snap_swivel-en-noun-JJM4UtLT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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