Definition
Definition of snagging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
damagecatching or tearing something
- The fabric is prone to snagging on rough surfaces.
2.
difficultyUK unexpected problem or difficultyUK
- We encountered a snagging during the project.
Adjective
1.
problematicRare UK causing a problem or difficultyRare UK
- The snagging issue delayed the project.
2.
clothingRare catching or tearing on somethingRare
- The snagging fabric caught on the nail.
Origin of snagging
Unknown
Examples of snagging in a sentence
Snagging can ruin delicate fabrics easily. There was a snagging in the software update. The event faced a snagging due to weather conditions. The snagging problem was hard to fix. Snagging issues can be very frustrating. Her snagging dress ruined the evening.
The snagging thread needed to be fixed.
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- French:accroc, épineux, ...
- German:Hängenbleiben, problematisch, ...
- Italian:impigliamento, problematico, ...
- Spanish:enganche, causando problemas, ...
- Portuguese:rasgão, complicado, ...
- Chinese:勾丝, 造成问题的, ...
- Japanese:引っかかる, 問題を引き起こす, ...
- Arabic:تَمَزُّق, مُعَرْقِل, ...
- Hebrew:הִתַּפְּסוּת, מְעַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:зацепление, вызывающий проблемы, ...
- Ukrainian:зачіпка, проблемний, ...
- Hindi:फंसना, समस्या उत्पन्न करने वाला, ...
Definition of snag - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
obstructiontr. hinder or impede progresstr.
- The project snagged due to budget cuts.
2.
clothingtr./intr. US catch or tear fabric on a rough surfacetr./intr. US
- She snagged her sweater on a nail.
3.
- He managed to snag the last ticket.
4.
fishingtr. TECH. US fish using a large hook to impale fishtr. TECH. US
- They snagged a big fish in the river.
Noun
1.
problemsunexpected obstacle or hindrance
- The only snag in our plan was the lack of funding..
2.
objectssharp or jagged projection
- He tore his sweater on a snag in the fence..
3.
textilespulled thread in fabric
- There's a snag in my sweater.
4.
- We grilled some snags for dinner.
5.
forestryTECH. dead tree still standing in a forestTECH.
- The eagle perched on a snag.
Images of snag
sharp or jagged projection 
pulled thread in fabric 
dead tree still standing in a forest
Expressions with snag
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encounter an unexpected problem or difficulty
We ran into a snag with the project timeline.
used to say there is a small problem or drawback
There's a snag: the tickets sold out already.
encounter an unexpected problem or delay
We hit a snag while planning the event.
encounter an unexpected problem or obstacle
We struck a snag while planning the event.
hidden problem or difficulty in a situation
Everything looks good, but that's the snag.
there is a problem or difficulty with something
The plan sounds great, but the snag is the cost.
unexpected problem has happened
There's been a snag with the delivery.
ask about hidden problems or difficulties
The deal sounds great, but what's the snag?
negotiations face an unexpected delay
The trade negotiations hit a snag due to legal issues.
Origin of snag
Unknown
Examples of snag in a sentence
His plans snagged when the weather turned bad. He snagged his pants climbing over the fence. The curtain snagged on the window latch. She snagged a great deal during the sale. I managed to snag a seat at the crowded event. He managed to snag a trout from the lake.
Fishermen often snag fish using this technique. We hit a snag while setting up the new software. The project ran into a snag during the final review. The climber avoided the snag on the rock face. A snag in the carpet caused her to trip. I noticed a snag in the curtain. The dress had a snag near the hem. Aussies love a good snag at a barbecue. The butcher sold out of snags before noon. The woodpecker made its home in a snag. Hikers often spot snags along the trail.
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- French:entraver, obstacle, ...
- German:stocken, Hindernis, ...
- Italian:ostacolare, impedimento, ...
- Spanish:atascar, obstáculo, ...
- Portuguese:atrasar, obstáculo, ...
- Chinese:阻碍, 障碍, ...
- Japanese:停滞する, 障害, ...
- Arabic:تَعَثَّرَ, عَقَبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַכֵּב, מִכְשׁוֹל, ...
- Russian:застопориться, препятствие, ...
- Ukrainian:застрягати, перешкода, ...
- Hindi:अटकना, अड़चन, ...
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