What is the meaning of snag?

noun

  • A sharp protuberance.
  • A dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest.
    • usage: "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds"
  • An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.
    • usage: "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
  • An unforeseen obstacle.

verb

  • Catch on a snag.
    • usage: "I snagged my stocking"
  • Get by acting quickly and smartly.
    • usage: "snag a bargain"
  • Hew jaggedly. .
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