snift

Noun

 * 1)  A moment; a while.
 * 2)  A light dusting, as of snow.
 * 1)  A light dusting, as of snow.
 * 1)  A light dusting, as of snow.

Etymology 2
. Compare 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1)  To sniff; to snort or snuff.
 * 2) To snivel.
 * 3) To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.
 * 1) To snivel.
 * 2) To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.
 * 1) To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.

Noun

 * 1) A deliberate release of pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine, or bottling equipment.

Usage notes

 * Often used attributively, as in snift valve.