English dictionary
snatch
nounPronunciation
snætʃ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of catching an object with the hands
noun
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
noun
- (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
noun
- obscene terms for female genitals
noun
- a small fragment
verb
- to make grasping motions
verb
- to grasp hastily or eagerly
verb
- take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Example sentences
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
overheard snatches of their conversation
the cat snatched at the butterflies
Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone
The industrialist's son was kidnapped