snatch
//snætʃ//
Verb
snatchInfinitive
snatchPresent tense
snatchedPast tense
snatchedPast participle
snatchingPresent participle
snatchesThird-person singular
1
To grab or seize something quickly and suddenly, often with force.
The thief snatched her bag and ran away.
2
To take or steal something hastily or by force.
The thief snatched her bag and ran away.
3
To manage to get or achieve something with difficulty or in limited time.
I managed to snatch a few hours of sleep before the early flight.
Noun
snatchSingular
snatchesPlural
1
A quick, sudden grab or attempt to seize something.
He made a snatch at the ball but missed it.
2
A brief or fragmentary portion of something, such as a conversation or song.
I caught a snatch of their conversation as I walked by.