snuff a flame

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Examples (10)

  • She carefully snuffed the candle flame with her fingers.
  • The priest snuffed the altar flame at the end of the ceremony.
  • Don't snuff the flame too quickly or wax will splatter.
  • He snuffed each flame one by one before leaving the room.
  • The wind threatened to snuff the small flame from the match.
  • Using a candle snuffer, she snuffed the flame without smoke.
  • The butler snuffed the dinner candle flames after the guests left.
  • You should snuff the flame rather than blow it out to avoid mess.
  • The old man snuffed the oil lamp flame before going to bed.
  • Be careful not to snuff the flame accidentally with your sleeve.