nounπShareA quick grab or catch."The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning."actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement."The weightlifter won the snatch competition at the school sports meet. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of some sound, usually music or conversation."I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window."soundmusiclanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe vulva."The doctor examined the patient's snatch and found no signs of infection. "anatomyorganbodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief period of exertion."He gave the heavy box a quick snatch and then set it down, panting. "timeenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA catching of the voice."The speaker paused, and I noticed a slight snatch in her voice as she talked about her grandmother. "languagephoneticssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hasty snack; a bite to eat."After a long morning of studying, Sarah grabbed a quick snatch of fruit and yogurt for breakfast. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quibble."My sister's "snatch" about the size of the pizza was just a minor quibble; we both agreed it was enough for two. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grasp and remove quickly."He snatched up the phone."actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to seize something suddenly."to snatch at a rope"actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony."to snatch a kiss"actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal."Someone has just snatched my purse!"propertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment."Our team was losing by one point, but Sarah managed to snatch the victory with a last-second shot. "actionachievementsporteventoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something quickly in the limited time available."He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned."actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
