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SNATCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Snatch.

How to pronounce snatch:

US

Snatch - as a noun

A small fragment

Example: "Overheard snatches of their conversation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bit5

Obscene terms for female genitals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slit4

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kidnapping20

A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion

The act of catching an object with the hands

Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12grab7snap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Snatch - as a verb

To grasp hastily or eagerly

Example: "Before i could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snap6snatch up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To make grasping motions

Example: "The cat snatched at the butterflies"

Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Example: "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abduct11kidnap13nobble10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He made a quick snatch for the ball and scored a point."
"The thief made a snatch and ran off with her purse."
"I managed to catch a snatch of their conversation as I walked by."
"The bird swooped down and made a snatch at the fish in the water."
"She was startled by a snatch of music coming from the radio."
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Word Game Points

Is SNATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snatch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SNATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SNATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snatch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SNATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snatch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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