Word Information

Snatch

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Definitions for Snatch

noun
a small fragment
Synonyms
bit
Examples
  1. overheard snatches of their conversation
noun
obscene terms for female genitals
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noun
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
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noun
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
noun
the act of catching an object with the hands
Synonyms
Examples
  1. Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
  2. he made a grab for the ball before it landed
  3. Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
  4. the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
verb
to grasp hastily or eagerly
Synonyms
snatch up snap
Examples
  1. Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone
verb
to make grasping motions
Examples
  1. the cat snatched at the butterflies
verb
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The industrialist's son was kidnapped

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