Snatch

[snætʃ]

Definition

(noun.) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion.

(noun.) a small fragment; 'overheard snatches of their conversation'.

(verb.) to make grasping motions; 'the cat snatched at the butterflies'.

(verb.) to grasp hastily or eagerly; 'Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone'.

Edited by Charlene--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss.

(n.) To seize and transport away; to rap.

(v. i.) To attempt to seize something suddenly; to catch; -- often with at; as, to snatch at a rope.

(n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly.

(n.) A short period of vigorous action; as, a snatch at weeding after a shower.

(n.) A small piece, fragment, or quantity; a broken part; a scrap.

(n.) The handle of a scythe; a snead.

Checked by Ernest

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Grasp, clutch, gripe, wring, wrest, twitch, pluck, NAB, seize suddenly.

n. [1]. Bit, fragment, portion, small part.[2]. Catch, short effort.

Checker: Michelle

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Twitch, pluck, pull, catch, grasp, gripe, clutch

ANT:Unclutch, restore, unhand, release

Edited by Hilda

Definition

v.t. to seize quickly: to take without permission: to seize and carry away.—v.i. to try to seize hastily.—n. a hasty catching or seizing: a short time of exertion: a small piece or fragment: a catching of the voice: a hasty snack of food: a quibble.—ns. Snatch′-block a kind of pulley-block having an opening in the side to receive the bight of a rope; Snatch′er one who snatches.—adv. Snatch′ingly.—adj. Snatch′y irregular.

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Editor: Verna

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