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   Snag

   /snaɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback: "the picture's US release hit a 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 sharp or jagged projection. 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 projection: "thorns snagged his sweater" Similar tearripgashladder
   • ▪ become caught on a projection: "radio aerials snagged on bushes and branches" Similar catch (in)hookjagget caught in/on
   • ▪ catch or obtain (someone or something): "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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   SNAG meaning: 1. a problem, difficulty, or disadvantage: 2. a tear, hole, or loose thread in a piece of clothing…. Learn more.

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   A snag is something that you get stuck on, either literally or figuratively. If you catch your tights on a snag and change into different ones, it might put a snag in your plans to dress all in pink for the day.

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A snag is a small problem or disadvantage. A police clampdown on car thieves hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars. The school deals with children of high academic ability. The snag is it costs £9,600 a year. Synonyms: difficulty, hitch, problem, obstacle More Synonyms of snag. 2. verb.

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   SNAG definition: 1. a problem or difficulty: 2. If you snag something, it becomes stuck on a sharp object and…. Learn more.

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   1. A rough, sharp, or jagged protuberance, as: a. A dead or partly dead tree that is still standing. b. A tree or a part of a tree that is sunken in or protrudes above a body of water and is a danger to navigation. c. A snaggletooth. d. A short or imperfectly developed branch of a deer's antler. 2. A break, pull, or tear in fabric. 3.

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