Snag — synonyms, definition

1. snag (Noun) Austral, Brit, NZ

14 synonyms

banger barrier block hang-up hindrance hitch impediment jam obstacle rent rip rub split tear

5 definitions

snag (Noun) — A sharp protuberance.

snag (Noun) — A dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest. ex. "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds"

snag (Noun) — An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart. ex. "she had snags in her stockings"

snag (Noun) — An unforeseen obstacle.

snag (Noun) — (informal) pork sausage.

18 types of

bulge bump excrescence extrusion gap gibbosity gibbousness hump jut obstacle obstruction opening pork sausage prominence protrusion protuberance swelling tree

2. snag (Verb) Austral, Brit, NZ

22 synonyms

apprehend arrest capture catch clasp clutch ensnare entangle fasten grab grasp grip hook nab pin secure seize snare snatch stab • • •

3 definitions

snag (Verb) — Catch on a snag. ex. "I snagged my stocking"

snag (Verb) — Get by acting quickly and smartly. ex. "snag a bargain"

snag (Verb) — Hew jaggedly.

4 types of

catch hew hitch obtain