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Meaning ofsnagin English

snag

us//sneɪg//uk//sneɪg//

Pluralsnags
Past Tensesnagged
Participle Verbsnagging
Third Person Singularsnags

Definitions

Noun
1. a submerged tree or branch in water; hazard
2. a sharp part that can catch or tear objects
3. an obstacle or challenge (in a process, plan, etc.)
  The new policy has hit a snag due to funding issues.
4. a protruding or damaged tooth; dental issue
  The dentist noticed a snag on her front tooth during examination.
5. a loose thread in fabric; pulled yarn
  The seamstress carefully removed the snag from the delicate fabric.
Verb
1. to catch or tear on a rough surface
  The hook snagged on a rock as I was reeling in the fish.
2. to damage a vessel by collision; underwater obstacle
  The ship's hull was damaged when it snagged on a submerged rock.
3. to quickly obtain or pick up something
  She managed to snag a great bargain on the last day of the sale.
4. to obtain something suddenly
  She managed to snag the last ticket to the concert.

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