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Definition of snag

an unforeseen obstacle
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds"
a sharp protuberance
hew jaggedly
catch on a snag; "I snagged my stocking"
get by acting quickly and smartly; "snag a bargain"

Similar Words: hang-up, hitch, rub, rip, rent, split, tear

Derivational Morphology: tear, rupture, snap, bust, cleave, split, rive, rend, rip, pull

Anagrams: sang

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