schneider

¹

[ shnahy-der ]

verb (used with object)

1. to prevent (an opponent) from scoring a point in a game or match.

noun

1. an act of schneidering or the fact of being schneidered.

Schneider

²

[ shnahy-der ]

noun

1. Vre·ni [vren, -ee], born 1964, Swiss Alpine ski racer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schneider¹

1930–35; < German: tailor

Example Sentences

"This unusual behavior with locally occurring stretching and compression is impossible in conventional materials," said Jonathan Schneider of APH, another co-author.

From Science Daily

Bert Lahr, the cowardly Lion from “The Wizard of Oz,” starred in the 1956 American premiere of “Waiting for Godot” directed by Alan Schneider at Coconut Grove Playhouse, of all places.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our ecosystems, our species are still suffering a lot up here because of unhealthy levels of extraction,” said Wendy Schneider, executive director of Friends of the Inyo, a conservation group that is co-sponsoring the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Schneider said the effects of water withdrawals can be seen in areas where native vegetation has dried up because groundwater levels have declined.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am hoping that this event reminds people that everything is not OK,” Schneider said.

From Los Angeles Times