snag
1 of 2noun
ˈsnag 
1
: a concealed or unexpected difficulty or obstacle
2
a
: an irregularity that suggests the result of tearing
especially : a pulled thread in fabric
a snag in her stocking
b
: a jagged tear made by or as if by catching on a snag
3
: a rough sharp or jagged projecting part : protuberance: such as
a
: a projecting tooth
also : a stump of a tooth
b
: one of the secondary branches of an antler
4
a
: a standing dead tree
b
: a tree or branch embedded in a lake or stream bed and constituting a hazard to navigation
snaggy
ˈsna-gē
adjective snag
2 of 2verb
snagged; snagging
transitive verb
1
a
: to catch and usually damage on or as if on a snag
b
: to halt or impede as if by catching on a snag
2
: to catch or obtain usually by quick action or good fortune
3
: to hew, trim, or cut roughly or jaggedly
4
: to clear (something, such as a river) of snags
Synonyms
Noun
- booby trap
- catch
- catch-22
- gimmick
- gotcha
- hitch
- joker
- land mine
- pitfall
Verb
- bag
- capture
- catch
- collar
- cop [slang]
- corral
- get
- glom
- grab
- grapple
- hook
- land
- nab
- nail
- net
- nobble [British slang]
- rap
- seize
- snap (up)
- snare
- snatch
- trap
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Example Sentences
Noun I caught my sleeve on a snag and tore it. My sweater has a snag where I caught it on a nail. Verb I snagged my favorite sweater on a nail. The shortstop snagged the grounder. The police snagged the suspect as he was trying to run away. I managed to snag the information I needed from the Internet. Can I snag a ride from you? See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Terrel Emerson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Yet another lithium supply chain snag is about to be served up to the world, as a record-breaking heatwave in China is forcing electricity cuts in a critical hub for the country’s lithium production empire. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 The snag is that relatively few emulators exist for Mac. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 The only snag, again, is valuation: although it’s not as egregiously overpriced as STK, QQQX does sport a 3.6% premium as of this writing, which is a touch above its five-year average of around 1%. Michael Foster, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The only snag is those heading to the fair from the east have to mind one detour, as the westbound lanes between Keystone and Emerson avenues remain closed for a few months. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2022 In one-on-ones, McMillan made a Randy Moss-like grab, reaching over Prysock’s back to snag the ball. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2022 Here are the best Nordstrom Anniversary beauty deals to snag before the annual sale closes out in August. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2022 Keep scrolling to see all the Supergoop deals to snag during this sale and stay protected all year long. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 July 2022 Ashlea Ebeling, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Federal data show that for teens looking to snag a sitter job, there's never been a better time to enter the labor market. Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 May 2022 By the time the last light left the sky on July 4, 2017, the streets of Alexandria, Louisiana were already filled with people looking to snag the best spots to watch the town’s annual fireworks display. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2022 With the current shortage of inventory in places like South Florida and New York, these investors now find themselves in a bidding war, looking to snag their next investment, ranging from condos to family homes. Cristiano Piquet, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2021 This platform offers inexpensive courses for its more than 3 million students, but its YouTube channel is a great resource to snag some completely free insight. Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 That means there are only a few days left to snag a $100 pre-registration bonus from DraftKings Kansas Sportsbook. Xl Media, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Below, the Princess of Wales's top ten statement sweaters—plus similar styles to snag for yourself. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 If a Russian tank or combat vehicle is lightly damaged and recoverable, the Ukrainians will snag it for themselves. Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Sophomore receiver Marcus Harris made the game-tying snag for Mater Dei just as the fourth quarter opened. Terrel Emerson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Yet another lithium supply chain snag is about to be served up to the world, as a record-breaking heatwave in China is forcing electricity cuts in a critical hub for the country’s lithium production empire. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 The snag is that relatively few emulators exist for Mac. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 The only snag, again, is valuation: although it’s not as egregiously overpriced as STK, QQQX does sport a 3.6% premium as of this writing, which is a touch above its five-year average of around 1%. Michael Foster, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The only snag is those heading to the fair from the east have to mind one detour, as the westbound lanes between Keystone and Emerson avenues remain closed for a few months. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2022 In one-on-ones, McMillan made a Randy Moss-like grab, reaching over Prysock’s back to snag the ball. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2022 Here are the best Nordstrom Anniversary beauty deals to snag before the annual sale closes out in August. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2022 Keep scrolling to see all the Supergoop deals to snag during this sale and stay protected all year long. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 July 2022 Verb
For those projects, taxpayers would be able to snag a 30% credit through year-end 2032, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022. Ashlea Ebeling, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Federal data show that for teens looking to snag a sitter job, there's never been a better time to enter the labor market. Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 May 2022 By the time the last light left the sky on July 4, 2017, the streets of Alexandria, Louisiana were already filled with people looking to snag the best spots to watch the town’s annual fireworks display. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2022 With the current shortage of inventory in places like South Florida and New York, these investors now find themselves in a bidding war, looking to snag their next investment, ranging from condos to family homes. Cristiano Piquet, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2021 This platform offers inexpensive courses for its more than 3 million students, but its YouTube channel is a great resource to snag some completely free insight. Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 That means there are only a few days left to snag a $100 pre-registration bonus from DraftKings Kansas Sportsbook. Xl Media, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Below, the Princess of Wales's top ten statement sweaters—plus similar styles to snag for yourself. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 If a Russian tank or combat vehicle is lightly damaged and recoverable, the Ukrainians will snag it for themselves. Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snagi clothes peg
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 4b
Verb
1807, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing snag
Kids Definition
snag 1 of 2
noun
ˈsnag
1
: a rough or broken part sticking out from something
2
: an unexpected difficulty
Our plan hit a snag.
3
: a stump or stub of a tree branch especially when hidden under water
snag
2 of 2verb
snagged; snagging
1
: to catch or damage on or as if on a part sticking up or out
He snagged his sleeve on a nail.
2
: to catch or capture by or as if by reaching out quickly and grabbing I was snagged by the teacher on my way out.
snagged
verb
as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly often late for work, I generally snag a bagel as I run out the door in the morning Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- grabbed
- caught
- snatched
- got
- seized
- landed
- captured
- nabbed
- snared
- netted
- trapped
- hooked
- corralled
- bagged
- copped
- nailed
- glommed
- rapped
- grappled
- collared
- clutched
- held
- nobbled
- grasped
- arrested
- roped
- secured
- lassoed
- took hold (of)
- snapped (up)
- apprehended
- cornered
- gripped
- haltered
- detained
- gloved
- ensnared
- kidnapped
- clasped
- wrested
- entangled
- fisted
- entrapped
- enmeshed
- rent
- meshed
- abducted
- bayed
- rended
- kidnaped
- immeshed
- fastened (on)
- latched (on or onto)
- spirited (away or off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- missed
- released
- dropped
- discharged
- freed
- liberated
- loosened
- unhanded