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snatch
noun(snatch)
a small fragment
Synonyms: bit,
Examples:
Overheard snatches of their conversation.
snatch
noun(snatch)
the act of catching an object with the hands
Synonyms: catch, grab, snap,
Examples:
Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away.
snatch
noun(snatch)
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
Synonyms: kidnapping,
snatch
verb(snatch)
to grasp hastily or eagerly
Synonyms: snap, snatch up,
Examples:
Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone.
snatch
verb(snatch)
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Synonyms: abduct, kidnap, nobble,
snatch
noun(snatch)
obscene terms for female genitals
Synonyms: cunt, puss, pussy, slit, twat,
snatch
noun(snatch)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
snatch
(snatch)
to make grasping motions
Examples:
The cat snatched at the butterflies.

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