snapping back

They roared curses, and began snapping back at us as each man found his musket.

Next day he was amusing himself poking sticks at it and the turtle was snapping back.

Instead of snapping back Blue Jeans' curly head sank a little lower.

The flames were reaching and snapping back, and flying streams of sparks were now driving upon the weather-worn, dry shakes.

Of the seven men in the line, the centre is chosen for his weight and ability to handle the ball cleanly in snapping back.