snatch
s nach
- n a small fragment
overheard snatches of their conversation - n obscene terms for female genitals
- n (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
- n a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
- n the act of catching an object with the hands
Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away - v to grasp hastily or eagerly
Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone - v to make grasping motions
the cat snatched at the butterflies - v take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
- Pausing to snatch a paisley dress from the rack, the shopper ran, screaming, for the exit.
- Hungry monkeys attack people and snatch food when they can.
- You know it when you shrink from the sight of a kitchen knife, worried that you'll inexplicably snatch it up and hurt yourself or a family member.