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snatch

/ snatch /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
Type of:
weightlifting
noun Sense 2
a small fragment
"overheard snatches of their conversation"
Type of:
fragment
verb Sense 3
to make grasping motions
"the cat snatched at the butterflies"
Derived:
catch grab snap
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
to grasp hastily or eagerly
"Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
Type of:
seize prehend clutch
Kinds of:
swoop swoop up
Derived:
catch grab snap snatcher
See also:
snap up snaffle grab
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 5
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
Type of:
capture seizure
Derived:
kidnap nobble abduct
Domain:
law jurisprudence
noun Sense 6
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"
Type of:
touch touching
Kinds of:
fair catch interception reception rebound shoestring catch
Derived:
snatch up snap snap up snaffle grab
verb Sense 7
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
"The industrialist''s son was kidnapped"
Type of:
seize
Kinds of:
shanghai impress
Derived:
kidnapping kidnapper abductor snatcher abduction
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Domain:
crime law-breaking
noun Sense 8
obscene terms for female genitals
Type of:
female genitalia female genitals female genital organ
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
45
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

weightlifting fragment seize prehend clutch swoop swoop up capture seizure touch touching fair catch