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   snag

   /snaɡ/

   noun

   • 1. an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback: "there's one small snag" Similar obstacledifficultycomplicationcatchhitchstumbling blockpitfallunseen problemproblemissuebarrierimpedimenthindranceinconveniencesetbackhurdledisadvantagedownsidedrawbackminusdisbenefitinformal:hiccup
   • 2. a sharp, angular, or jagged projection: "keep an emery board handy in case of nail snags" Similar sharp projectionjagjagged bitthornspurinformal:sticky-out bit
   • ▪ a rent or tear in fabric caused by a snag. Similar tearriprentrunholegashslashslitladder
   • 3. a dead tree: North American "dozens of species of birds and mammals use standing snags for nesting"

   verb

   • 1. catch or tear (something) on a sharp projection: "thorns snagged his sweater" Similar tearripgashladder
   • ▪ become caught on a sharp projection: "radio aerials snagged on bushes and branches" Similar catch (in)hookjagget caught in/on
   • 2. catch or obtain: informal North American "it's the first time they've snagged the star for a photo"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in snag1 (sense 2 of the noun)): probably of Scandinavian origin. The early sense ‘stump sticking out from a tree trunk’ gave rise to a US sense ‘submerged piece of timber obstructing navigation’, of which sense 1 is originally a figurative use. Current verb senses arose in the 19th century.

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

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   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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word snag, from a tree or branch in water to a difficulty or obstacle. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for snag.

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

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   Snag definition: 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.. See examples of SNAG used in a sentence.

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

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   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.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word snag, from a small problem or disadvantage to a sharp projection or a tree stump. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin of snag.

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

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   A snag is a sharp, jagged, or projecting part of something, such as a tree, a fabric, or a mechanical device. It can also mean an unforeseen difficulty or a catch in a situation. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of snag.

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

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   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.