Word Finder - snag

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A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.

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• knot
• protuberance

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A dead tree that remains standing.

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A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.

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(by extension) Any sharp protuberant part of an object, which may catch, scratch, or tear other objects brought into contact with it.

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A tooth projecting beyond the others; a broken or decayed tooth.

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A problem or difficulty with something.

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• hitch

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A pulled thread or yarn, as in cloth.

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One of the secondary branches of an antler.

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• point
• tine

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To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

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Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!

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To damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface.

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The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862.

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To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.

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We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River.

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To obtain or pick up (something).

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Ella snagged a bottle of water from the fridge before leaving for her jog.

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To stealthily steal with legerdemain prowess (something).

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The smiling little girl snagged her phone while performing a dance; but now was far-off among the crowd.

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To cut the snags or branches from, as the stem of a tree; to hew roughly.

The only minor snag with the writing, is that Harris can be repetitive.

Only then did she venture closer to where they.d been and snag a small box smoothly from the shelf, pushing it under everything else to the bottom of the bag.

The only snag is he's got to pretend he's fourteen years old all week.

You don't have to attend a Miley Cyrus concert to snag cool Hannah Montana gear.

Due to the popularity of the clothing line, Hannah Montana fans may find it difficult to snag all of their favorite items.

At any given moment the same item may be on sale at both Saks and Nordstrom, so a discerning parent can snag the best buy without ever having to enter a store.

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Made of "Stadium Core" moisture control fabric, which also regulates temperature and is snag and pull resistant.

If you like to plan ahead, you can snag end of season clothing at a great price.

A paid internship would be ideal, so visit your school's internship coordinator to learn more about available opportunities.If you can't snag a paid internship, that doesn't mean your hard work won't be noticed by future employers.

Cruisers can also snag phenomenal savings on repositioning cruises.

Before you snag that sensational last minute cruise deal, make sure you have the necessary travel documents in order.

You might have to settle for an interior stateroom with no windows if you choose to snag a last minute deal.

Conversely, shopping at the very last minute could snag you a deal, too.

Planning ahead and booking well in advance can help you snag an affordable Nile cruise.

They can notify you when good deals come along, so you can be one of the first to snag super cruise savings.

However, you will have to act quickly in order to snag the savings.

Even dog nails that are kept trimmed can still snag or pierce fabrics not designed to withstand this type of wear.

Berber is very durable but it can snag on things like high heel shoes.

If your Berber tile carpet has a snag or it is unraveling in a spot, you have a number of options available.

Apply some glue to the carpet fabrics and set it back in place, sew the snag back in place with needle and thread or simply replace the tile with a new one.

It is true that if a certain item is deeply discounted, it might be because it has a small defect (such as a snag or missing button).

Take special care in choosing the purse you carry, belts you wear, and the jewelry with which you accessorize to be sure they will not snag the delicate chiffon fabric by accident.

You may be able to snag a pair for just a little bit of money!

Colors are crisp, backgrounds have nice animations, and each character has their signature move, like Yoshi sticking out his tongue to snag a ball.

Features Battle Arena Mode where you can challenge fights under special conditions and Coin Collector Mode where each hit will make your opponent drop coins that you have to snag.

Delicate materials like these may snag on the concrete, so if you do wear them to the pool be sure to lay out a towel before you sit down.

The suit is also fast-drying, and is guaranteed not to run or snag on any surface.

You'll typically save around fifty percent and more, so if you spotted a great suit two months ago, but felt it was too pricey then, you still might snag it at a fraction of the price.

Beyond their tanning and health benefits, tan-through swimsuits often come with a guarantee that they will not snag or easily fall apart.

For women on a budget, there are also many ways to snag a stunning evening gown from a high-end designer listed below.

Look for fabric flaws or minute pinholes that could tear, snag or run.

Most newspaper post notices of these sales on Friday so bargain hunters can plan their routes and hit the sales early to snag the best deals.

If you visit the cities frequently, then you may be able to snag items inexpensively that city-dwellers have become bored with while still managing to be on-trend for your own area.

Most sites offer printing instructions and a "help" feature if you run into a snag.

Fit doesn’t allow the ring to easily snag on items, such as clothing.

Canvas is a durable material that is easy to clean and doesn't snag or rip easily.

To that end, don't forget to do a bit of research, as you might just be able to snag the bag you want at a discounted price.

Expressing kindness towards animals is of paramount importance when you are trying to snag a Sag.

The Aries man is one of action, and you should let that be your first clue in formulating your battle plan to snag this warrior!

If you’ve managed to snag one of the most eligible bachelors of the zodiac, an Aries man, the odds are very good that you want to know how to keep him.

If you have yet to see it, snag yourself a ticket before it's gone.

If you're not already a newspaper subscriber, see if you can snag a copy from a friend who won't be using the pizza coupons, or check with the library for the sales circulars.

Learn the best value times to visit the park, how Southern California residents can snag a deal on a CityPass and regular discounts, and other helpful tips for tickets and discounts.

PierreSilber.com doesn't have a large selection of styles, but if you visit quickly, you may be able to snag a pair in silver glitter or gold.

Children's feet grow at the speed of light, so when you find quality shoes for the tykes at low prices, snag them.

However, you can also snag good deals on LizFlex shoes, either in storefront locations or online.

Instead of buying just one pair of shoes, you may be able to snag two or three if the sale is good enough.

To snag the best Europe travel deals, you'll need a few good resources and a little extra time.

Remember, there are only so many bargain packages available and airfare prices soar as planes fill up, so it's a good idea to get in early to snag super savings.