Definition & Meaning of "snatch"

to snatch

VERB

to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion

Transitive: to snatch sth

Example

He managed to snatch the hat from the wind before it blew away.

She skillfully snatched the ball from the air before it could hit the ground.

to take something or kidnap someone unlawfully

Transitive: to snatch sb/sth

Example

The thief snatched the woman's purse from her shoulder as she walked down the street.

In broad daylight, the kidnapper snatched the child from the playground.

to reach for and try to take hold of an object

Transitive: to snatch at sb/sth

Example

The hungry child snatched at the bread as soon as it was placed on the table.

Seeing the ticket on the ground, she snatched at it before anyone else could notice.

Snatch

NOUN

the act of catching an object with the hands

(weightlifting) an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts the barbell from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion

What is a "snatch"?

A snatch is a weightlifting move where an athlete lifts a barbell from the ground to overhead in one smooth, continuous motion. The lifter starts by bending down to grab the bar, then uses their legs and arms to explode upward, pulling the barbell up quickly while diving under it to catch it above the head. The lift is completed when the lifter holds the barbell steady with arms fully extended above, keeping their body balanced. It is a highly technical move that requires speed, strength, and precision.

Example

The snatch requires speed, strength, and precision.

She set a new personal record in the snatch competition.

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

obscene terms for female genitals

a small fragment