noun Download 🔗Share A quick grab or catch. Examples : "The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning." action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement. Examples : "Maria excels in Olympic weightlifting; her snatches are powerful and precise. " sport achievement event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation. Examples : "I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window." sound music communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A brief period of exertion. Examples : "He got his chores done in snatches between video game rounds. " action period time energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A catching of the voice. Examples : "The singer's beautiful snatches of melody were captivating the audience. " sound language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hasty snack; a bite to eat. Examples : "Because I was running late for work, I only had time for a couple of quick snatches before rushing out the door. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A quibble. Examples : "Her essay was good overall, but the teacher marked her down for a few minor snatches regarding formatting. " attitude language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grasp and remove quickly. Examples : "He snatched up the phone." action police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attempt to seize something suddenly. Examples : "to snatch at a rope" action police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony. Examples : "to snatch a kiss" action police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To steal. Examples : "Someone has just snatched my purse!" property action police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment. Examples : "The runner snatches the victory at the finish line, overtaking his opponent in the very last second. " achievement action sport game event outcome Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To do something quickly in the limited time available. Examples : "He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned." action time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading