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to snatch
01
to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion
02
to take something or kidnap someone unlawfully
03
to reach for and try to take hold of an object
Snatch
01
the act of catching an object with the hands
02
(weightlifting) an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts the barbell from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion
03
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
04
obscene terms for female genitals
05
a small fragment
Example
She skillfully snatched the ball from the air before it could hit the ground.
In the market, shoppers rushed to snatch the last items on sale.
The child eagerly tried to snatch the colorful balloon floating above their reach.
He managed to snatch the hat from the wind before it blew away.
In a daring heist, the burglars snatched the valuable artwork from the museum.
