snatch
Definition
- n. a small fragment
- n. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
- v. to grasp hastily or eagerly
- v. to make grasping motions
Word forms
- Past tense
- snatched
- Present participle
- snatching
- Past participle
- snatched
- Third person singular
- snatches
Example sentences
n.
The thief made a quick snatch of the woman's purse before running away.
vt.
He tried to snatch the last piece of cake from the table.
vi.
She saw the opportunity and wanted to snatch it before anyone else did.