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    snag
    /snaɡ/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. catch or tear (something) on a sharp projection: "thorns snagged his sweater" Similar tearripgashladder
    • 2. catch or obtain: informal North American "it's the first time they've snagged the star for a photo"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSNAG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Snag can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean a problem, a tear, or a sausage. As a verb, it can mean to catch, to damage, or to cause difficulties.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › snagSnag Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › snagSNAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation. a short, projecting stump, as of a branch broken or cut off. any sharp or rough projection. a jagged hole, tear, pull, or run in a fabric, as caused by catching on a sharp projection. any obstacle or impediment.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSNAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A snag is a small problem or disadvantage. A police clampdown on car thieves hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars. The school deals with children of high academic ability. The snag is it costs £9,600 a year.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySNAG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of snag as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use snag in different contexts, such as problems, damages, food, and catching.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › snagSnag - definition of snag by The Free Dictionary

    1. a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation. 2. a short, projecting stump, as of a branch broken off. 3. any sharp or rough projection. 4. a hole, tear, pull, or run in a fabric, as caused by catching on a sharp projection.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSNAG | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Snag can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a problem or difficulty. As a verb, it means to tear something on a sharp object or to get something easily.