Meaning of the word snatch in English

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snatch

US /snætʃ/

UK /snætʃ/

to quickly seize something in a rude or eager way

Example:

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The thief tried to snatch her purse.

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He managed to snatch a few hours of sleep.

Synonym:

grab seize grasp clutch wrest

a quick or sudden grab or seizure of something

Example:

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He made a quick snatch for the ball.

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They heard a sudden snatch of music from the open window.

Synonym:

grab seizure fragment piece

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