Snatch
Pronunciation: /ˈsnætʃ/
Snatch (verb)
- To take something quickly and often suddenly, using your hand.
- To steal something quickly, often without being noticed.
- To take an opportunity quickly before it is gone.
Examples
- She managed to snatch the book from the table.
- He tried to snatch the ball from his friend.
Common collocations: snatch a glance, snatch a moment, snatch a purse, snatch a wallet, snatch an opportunity
Snatch (noun)
- An act of taking something quickly with your hand.
- A short period of time when something happens.
Examples
- With a snatch, he took the keys from the table.
- The snatch of the bag was unexpected.