snatch

/'snætʃ/
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snatch

The outfielder made a spectacular snatch to catch the fly ball.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A quick, sudden, or eager grasp or grab: The act of seizing something hastily or forcefully with the hands.
    • A small fragment or brief extract: A short, incomplete piece of something, such as music or conversation.
    • A brief period of time: A short, often interrupted, span of time.
    • A weightlifting exercise: A lift in which the barbell is raised from the floor to overhead in one continuous, rapid motion.
    • (Law) Kidnapping: The unlawful act of seizing and carrying away a person.
    • (Vulgar slang) Female genitals: An obscene term.

  2. Verb:

    • To seize hastily, eagerly, or abruptly: To take something quickly, often with a sudden movement.
    • To take or remove something suddenly, especially by force: To grab something away from someone or something.
    • To kidnap: To seize and carry off (a person) against their will.
    • To take or get something briefly or when the opportunity arises: To manage to get something, such as rest or food, in a short or opportune moment.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He made a snatch at the letter as it blew away. (He tried to grab it quickly.)
    • I only heard snatches of their argument from the next room. (I heard only brief, unclear parts.)
    • She managed to get a snatch of sleep between meetings. (She got a very short period of sleep.)
    • The athlete trained for the clean and snatch. (He trained for the specific weightlifting movements.)

  • Verb:

    • The thief snatched her purse and ran. (The thief grabbed her purse suddenly and ran.)
    • The eagle snatched the fish from the water. (The eagle seized the fish quickly.)
    • He snatched a moment to check his messages. (He took a brief opportunity.)
    • The dog snatched the bone before I could stop him. (The dog grabbed the bone hastily.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to snatch at": To make a quick, often desperate, attempt to grab or accept something.

    • She snatched at the opportunity to study abroad. (She eagerly seized the opportunity.)
    • The child snatched at the toy. (The child made a quick grab for the toy.)

  • "to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat": To win at the last moment when defeat seemed certain.

    • The team scored in the final second to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. (They achieved a last-minute, unexpected win.)

  • "to snatch someone from the jaws of death": To rescue someone at the very last moment from a fatal situation.

    • The firefighters snatched the children from the jaws of death. (They saved the children from almost certain death.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Snatcher (n): A person who snatches, especially a thief or kidnapper.
    • The police are looking for the purse snatcher.
  • Snatchy (adj, informal): Occurring in brief, irregular bursts; not smooth or continuous.
    • His breathing was snatchy after the run.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Grab, seize, clutch, wrench, pluck, kidnap, abduct.
  • Noun: Grab, clutch, fragment, snippet, bit, piece.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Snatch away: To take something away suddenly.
    • The wind snatched away her hat.
  • Snatch up: To pick up or take something quickly.
    • He snatched up the phone as soon as it rang.
Related Idioms
  • In snatches: For short, intermittent periods.
    • She slept in snatches during the long flight.
  • A snatch of time: A very brief moment.
    • I'll try to call you when I have a snatch of time.
snatch

The outfielder made a spectacular snatch to catch the fly ball.

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

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