Definition of snatch - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr. take or seize hastily without permissiontr.
- The thief snatched her purse and ran.
2.
sportsintr. attempt to seize something suddenlyintr.
- He snatched at the falling leaf.
3.
competitiontr. take a victory at the last momenttr.
- They snatched victory in the final seconds.
4.
weightliftingtr. TECH. lift a weight overhead in one quick movementtr. TECH.
- He snatched the barbell effortlessly.
Noun
1.
grabbing actionquick, sudden grab or movement
- He made a quick snatch at the falling papers..
2.
sound fragmentpiece of some sound, usually music or conversation
- I heard a snatch of their conversation.
3.
sportsTECH. competitive weightlifting event lifting a barbell overheadTECH.
- She excelled in the snatch at the competition.
4.
crimeact of kidnapping
- The movie depicted a dramatic snatch.
5.
brief timeUK short periodUK
- I took a snatch of sleep before the meeting.
6.
- He used a vulgar term for the snatch.
Expressions with snatch
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look at something quickly or secretly for a short time
He tried to snatch a look at her notes during the test.
quick theft involving seizing and escaping
The thief executed a snatch and grab at the store.
try quickly to grab something with your hand
He tried to snatch at the falling book.
quickly take advantage of a chance
She snatched at an opportunity to travel abroad.
get a short sleep when you have little time
I tried to snatch some sleep before my next shift.
grab quickly and eagerly
She snatched up the last cookie from the plate..
achieve an unexpected win in a competition
The team managed to snatch victory in the final seconds.
quickly take advantage of a chance
She snatched an opportunity to travel abroad.
steal something quickly and run away
The thief tried to snatch and run with the purse.
rescue someone from danger or harm
The hero snatched away the child from the burning building.
short part of a conversation heard or noticed
I caught a snatch of conversation as I walked by.
crime of quickly stealing from someone in public
Snatch theft is common in crowded areas.
kiss someone quickly and unexpectedly
He tried to snatch a kiss before she left.
get some sleep despite being busy or stressed
After the long flight, I managed to snatch some sleep.
squad trained to arrest ringleaders during demonstrations
A snatch squad was deployed to control the violent protest.
achieve mastery or succeed in a difficult challenge
He will snatch the pebble when he is ready.
pulley with side opening for rope insertion
The sailor used a snatch block to adjust the sail.
take someone's time without permission
He always tries to snatch my time with unnecessary questions.
Origin of snatch
Middle English, snacche (to seize)
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Examples of snatch in a sentence
The wind snatched the hat from her head. The goalkeeper snatched at the loose ball. She snatched at the rebound but missed. The team managed to snatch the trophy from their rivals. She snatched the title with a last-minute goal. She snatched the dumbbell with perfect form.
The competitor snatched the weight in a single motion. The thief made a snatch for her purse. With a snatch, he grabbed the last cookie. A snatch of piano music drifted through the window. I caught a snatch of the radio news. His training focused on improving his snatch technique. The snatch was the final event of the day. The snatch was planned meticulously by the criminals. Authorities are investigating the recent snatch in the neighborhood. She caught a snatch of conversation by the door. During the break, he grabbed a snatch of rest. She overheard someone using the word snatch inappropriately. The comedian's joke about the snatch was controversial.
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- French:saisir, saisie, ...
- German:schnappen, Schnappen, ...
- Italian:afferrare, strappo, ...
- Spanish:arrebatar, arrebato, ...
- Portuguese:agarrar, arranco, ...
- Chinese:抢走, 抢夺, ...
- Japanese:奪う, ひったくり, ...
- Arabic:خَطَفَ, انتزاع, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְטוֹף, חֲטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:схватить, рывок, ...
- Ukrainian:вихопити, схоплення, ...
- Hindi:झपट लेना, झपट्टा, ...
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