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Word: Snag
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century (in snag (sense 2 of the noun)): probably of Scandinavian origin. The early sense ‘stump sticking out from a tree trunk’ gave rise to a US sense ‘submerged piece of timber obstructing navigation’, of which sense 1 is originally a figurative use. Current verb senses arose in the 19th century
snaɡ
an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Short Definition:unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Examples:- there's one small snag
a sharp, angular, or jagged projection
Short Definition:sharp, angular, or jagged projection
Examples:- keep an emery board handy in case of nail snags
a dead tree
Short Definition:dead tree
Examples:- dozens of species of birds and mammals use standing snags for nesting
Word: Snag
Speech Type: Verb
snaɡ
catch or tear (something) on a sharp projection
Short Definition:catch or tear something on sharp projection
Examples:- thorns snagged his sweater
catch or obtain
Short Definition:catch or obtain
Examples:- it's the first time they've snagged the star for a photo
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