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View usage for: (snætʃ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense snatches, present participle snatching, past tense, past participle snatched1. verbIf you snatch something or snatch at something, you take it or pull it away quickly. Mick snatched the cards from Archie's hand. [VERB noun preposition] He snatched up the phone. [VERB noun with adverb] The thin wind snatched at her skirt. [VERB + at] 2. verb [usually passive]If something is snatched from you, it is stolen, usually using force. If a person is snatched, they are taken away by force. If your bag is snatched, let it go. [be VERB-ed] Mr Hillman was snatched by kidnappers last Thursday. [be VERB-ed] snatcherWord forms: plural snatchers countable noun [noun NOUN] Wealthy tourists are tempting targets for bag snatchers. 3. verbIf you snatch an opportunity, you take it quickly. If you snatch something to eat or a rest, you have it quickly in between doing other things. I snatched a glance at the mirror. [VERB noun] You can even snatch a few hours off. [VERB noun] He was going out for a run, then snatching a piece of toast and a cup of coffee. [VERB noun] 4. verbIf you snatch victory in a competition, you defeat your opponent by a small amount or just before the end of the contest. The American came from behind to snatch victory by a mere eight seconds. [VERB noun] Chesterfield snatched a third goal. [VERB noun] Synonyms: win, take, score, gain More Synonyms of snatch 5. countable nounA snatch of a conversation or a song is a very small piece of it. I heard snatches of the conversation. [+ of] Synonyms: bit, part, fragment, piece More Synonyms of snatch 6. See to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory More Synonyms of snatch snatch in British English (snætʃ) verb1. (transitive) to seize or grasp (something) suddenly or peremptorily he snatched the chocolate out of my hand 2. (intransitive; usually foll by at) to seize or attempt to seize suddenly 3. (transitive) to take hurriedly to snatch some sleep 4. (transitive) to remove suddenly she snatched her hand away 5. (transitive) to gain, win, or rescue, esp narrowly they snatched victory in the closing seconds 6. (transitive) (in weightlifting) to lift (a weight) with a snatch 7. snatch one's time noun9. a fragment or small incomplete part snatches of conversation 10. a brief spell snatches of time off 11. weightlifting a lift in which the weight is raised in one quick motion from the floor to an overhead position 12. slang, mainly US an act of kidnapping 13. British slang a robbery a diamond snatch Derived forms snatcher (ˈsnatcher) noun Word origin C13 snacchen; related to Middle Dutch snakken to gasp, Old Norse snaka to sniff around snatch in American English (snætʃ) verb transitive1. to grasp or seize suddenly, eagerly, or without right, warning, etc.; grab 2. to remove abruptly or hastily 3. to take, get, or avail oneself of hastily or while there is a chance to snatch some rest verb intransitive5. to try to grasp or seize a thing suddenly; grab (at) 6. to accept or take advantage of a chance, etc. eagerly with at noun7. the act of snatching; a grab 8. a brief period; short time or spell to sleep in snatches 9. a small portion, esp. one that is incomplete or disconnected; fragment; bit snatches of gossip 10. Slang, Vulgar the vulva 11. US, Slang an act of kidnapping 12. Weightlifting a lift in which the barbell is raised in one continuous motion from the floor to a position directly overhead with the arms completely extended SIMILAR WORDS: take Derived forms snatcher (ˈsnatcher) noun Word origin ME snacchen, prob. var. of snakken, to seize; akin to snaken: see snack Synonyms of 'snatch'grab, seize, wrench, wrest steal, take, nick, pinch win, take, score, gain save, free, rescue, pull bit, part, fragment, piece More Synonyms of snatch British English: snatch / snætʃ/ VERB If you snatch something, or if you snatch at it, you take it or pull it away quickly. He snatched the cards from her hand. - American English: snatch
- Arabic: يَخْتَطِفُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: agarrar
- Chinese: 攫取
- Croatian: ugrabiti
- Czech: popadnout
- Danish: snuppe
- Dutch: rukken
- European Spanish: arrebatar
- Finnish: siepata esine
- French: attraper
- German: schnappen
- Greek: γραπώνω
- Italian: strappare
- Japanese: ひったくる
- Korean: 낚아채다
- Norwegian: snappe
- Polish: (s)chwycić
- European Portuguese: agarrar
- Romanian: a înhăța
- Russian: хватать(ся)
- Latin American Spanish: arrebatar
- Swedish: stjäla
- Thai: คว้า
- Turkish: kapmak
- Ukrainian: хапати
- Vietnamese: giật lấy
Chinese translation of 'snatch' n (c) - [of conversation, song etc]
片段 (piànduàn)
vt - (= grab)
抢(搶)夺(奪) (qiǎngduó) - (= seize) [child, hostage]
劫 (jié) - (= steal) [handbag]
抢(搶)走 (qiǎngzǒu) - (= take) [opportunity, look, time etc]
抓住 (zhuāzhù)
vi don't snatch! 别(別)抢(搶)！ (bié qiǎng!)
to snatch a sandwich 抓紧(緊)时(時)间(間)吃个(個)三明治 (zhuājǐn shíjiān chī gè sānmíngzhì) to snatch some sleep 抓紧(緊)时(時)间(間)睡会(會)儿(兒)觉(覺) (zhuājǐn shíjiān shuì huìr jiào) Definition to seize or grasp (something) suddenly He snatched the telephone from me. The robber snatched the bag and ran away. Synonyms shoplift walk or make off with They snatched a third goal. He was snatched from the jaws of death at the last minute. Definition a small piece or incomplete part I heard snatches of the conversation. Additional synonymsDefinition to seize with or as if with hands or claws I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support. Synonyms seize, catch, grab, grasp, snatchDefinition to free from a difficult or complicated situation or place Emergency workers tried to extricate the survivors from the wreckage. Synonyms free, clear, release, remove, rescue, get out, disengage, disentangleDefinition to steal in small amounts I filched some notes from his wallet. Synonyms steal, take, thieve, pinch (informal), lift (informal), nick (slang, British), trouser (slang), abstract, rip off (slang), cabbage (British, slang), swipe (slang), knock off (slang), crib (informal), half-inch (old-fashioned, slang), embezzle, pilfer, walk off with, misappropriate, purloin (formal), snaffle (British, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition an incomplete piece She read everything, digesting every fragment of news. Synonyms piece, part, bit, scrap, particle, portion, fraction, shiver (archaic, literary), shred, remnant, speck, sliver, wisp, morsel, oddment, chipDefinition to release or liberate It will free us of a whole lot of debt. Synonyms clear, deliver, disengage, cut loose, release, rescue, rid, relieve, exempt, undo, redeem, ransom, extricate, unburden, unshackle The company didn't disclose how much it expects to gain from the deal. Synonyms profit, make, earn, get, win, clear, land (informal), score (slang), achieve, net, bag, secure, collect, gather, realize, obtain, capture, acquire, bring in, harvest, attain, reap, glean, procureDefinition to grip firmly He grasped both my hands. Synonyms grip, hold, catch, grab, seize, snatch, clutch, clinch, clasp, lay or take hold of Definition to take a tight hold of She gripped his hand tightly. Synonyms grasp, hold, catch, seize, clutch, clasp, latch on to, take hold of Definition to plagiarize (music or writing) a cartoonish device lifted from a Laurel and Hardy sequence Synonyms steal, take, copy, appropriate, nick (slang, British), pocket, trouser (slang), pinch (informal), pirate, cabbage (British, slang), knock off (slang), crib (informal), half-inch (old-fashioned, slang), blag (slang), pilfer, purloin (formal), plagiarize, thieveDefinition to steal We used to nick biscuits from the kitchen. Synonyms steal, pinch (informal), swipe (slang), pilfer, finger (slang), trouser (slang), knock off (slang), snitch (slang) Definition to gain possession of Evans was trying to obtain a false passport. Synonyms get, gain, acquire, land (informal), net, pick up, bag, secure, get hold of, come by, procure, get your hands on, score (slang), come into possession of Definition a piece or portion A large part of his earnings went on repaying the bank loan. Synonyms piece, share, proportion, percentage, lot, bit, section, sector, slice, scrap, particle, segment, portion, fragment, lump, fraction, chunk, wedgeDefinition a separate bit or part a piece of woodAnother piece of cake? Synonyms bit, section, slice, part, share, division, block, length, quantity, scrap, segment, portion, fragment, fraction, chunk, wedge, shred, slab, mouthful, morsel, wodge (British, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition to steal (minor items) in small quantities Staff were pilfering cash from the bar. Synonyms steal, take, rob, lift (informal), nick (slang, British), appropriate, trouser (slang), rifle, pinch (informal), cabbage (British, slang), swipe (slang), knock off (slang), embezzle, blag (slang), walk off with, snitch (slang), purloin, filch, snaffle (British, informal), thieveDefinition to steal pickpockets who pinched his wallet Synonyms steal, rob, snatch, lift (informal), nick (slang, British), trouser (slang), cabbage (British, slang), swipe (slang), knock off (slang), blag (slang), pilfer, snitch (slang), purloin, filch, snaffle (British, informal) Definition to get back or make good (expense or loss) Rescue teams recovered a few more survivors from the rubble. Synonyms save, rescue, retrieve, salvage, reclaimDefinition to bring (someone or something) out of danger or trouble Helicopters rescued nearly 20 people. Synonyms save, get out, save the life of, extricate, free, release, deliver, recover, liberate, set free, save (someone's) bacon (British, informal) Definition to save (goods or property) from shipwreck, destruction, or waste They studied flight recorders salvaged from the wreckage. Synonyms save, recover, rescue, restore, repair, get back, retrieve, redeem, glean, repossess, fetch back Definition to make a total score of They scored 282 runs in their first innings. Synonyms gain, win, achieve, make, get, net, bag, obtain, bring in, attain, amass, notch up (informal), chalk up (informal) Definition to obtain His achievements helped him to secure the job. Synonyms obtain, get, acquire, land (informal), score (slang), gain, pick up, get hold of, come by, procure, make sure of, win possession of Definition to take hold of forcibly or quickly an otter seizing a fish Synonyms grab, grip, grasp, take, snatch, clutch, snap up, pluck, fasten, latch on to, lay hands on, catch or take hold of Definition a slight or superficial knowledge a smattering of Greek grammar Synonyms modicum, dash, rudiments, bit, elements, sprinkling, passing acquaintance, nodding acquaintance, smatter Definition a small scrap or fragment I read a snippet she had cut from a magazine. Synonyms piece, scrap, fragment, part, particle, snatch, shredAdditional synonymsDefinition to steal (something) People kept trying to swipe my copy of the New York Times. Synonyms steal, nick (slang, British), pinch (informal), lift (informal), appropriate, trouser (slang), cabbage (British, slang), knock off (slang), make off with, pilfer, purloin (formal), filch, snaffle (British, informal) She took the bike by the handles before it swerved into the ditch. Synonyms grip, grab, seize, catch, grasp, clutch, get hold of, clasp, take hold of, lay hold of Definition to obtain possession of (something), often dishonestly The burglars took just about anything they could carry. Synonyms steal, nick (slang, British), appropriate, pocket, trouser (slang), pinch (informal), cabbage (British, slang), carry off, swipe (slang), knock off (slang), run off with, blag (slang), walk off with, misappropriate, cart off (slang), purloin, filch, help yourself to, gain possession of He took the gold medal in the 100 metres. Synonyms win, get, be awarded, receive, land (informal), be given, pick up, bag (informal), secure, collect, obtain, scoop (informal), be presented with, carry off, walk away or off with Definition to steal other people's possessions These people can't help thieving. Synonyms steal, nick (slang, British), rob, pinch (informal), cabbage (British, slang), poach, plunder, half-inch (old-fashioned, slang), embezzle, blag (slang), pilfer, snitch (slang), purloin, filch, have sticky fingers (informal), peculateDefinition to twist or pull (something) violently, for example to remove it from something to which it is attached They wrenched open the passenger door and got into the car. Synonyms twist, force, pull, tear, rip, tug, jerk, yank, wring, wrestDefinition to seize forcibly by violent or unlawful means He has been trying to wrest control from the central government. Synonyms seize, take, win, extract |