snag
Nouns
- (n) a sharp protuberance
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(n) a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest
- a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds
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(n) an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
- there was a rip in his pants
- she had snags in her stockings
- (n) an unforeseen obstacle rub, hang-up, hitch,
Verbs
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(v) catch on a snag
- I snagged my stocking
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(v) get by acting quickly and smartly
- snag a bargain
- (v) hew jaggedly