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| snag [ snag ] |
noun (plural snags) |
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1. small problem: a minor problem or obstacle to progress
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2. inconvenient sharp projection: a sharp projection on which something may catch and tear
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3. hole in fabric: a hole in a fabric resulting from catching it on something sharp
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4. nautical navigational obstruction: an object underwater that may obstruct boats, e.g. a tree stump
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verb (past and past participle snagged, present participle snag·ging, 3rd person present singular snags) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb catch on snag: to catch on or collide with a sharp projection, or be caught or struck in this way
  snagged my sleeve on a nail
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2. transitive verb U.S. obstruct something: to obstruct the progress of something
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3. transitive verb obtain something: to obtain something by luck or skillful maneuvering
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4. transitive verb U.S. clear something of obstructions: to clear a river or lake of underwater obstructions
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5. intransitive verb U.S. meet problem: to come up against a problem or obstacle that deters progress
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| [Late 16th century. Probably < N Germanic] |
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| snag·gy adjective |
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