What is the meaning of snatch?

noun

• A small fragment.
  • usage: "overheard snatches of their conversation"
  • synonyms: bit
• Obscene terms for female genitals.
  • synonyms: cunt, puss, pussy, slit, twat
• Law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment.
  • synonyms: kidnapping
• A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion.
• The act of catching an object with the hands.
  • usage: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
  • synonyms: catch, grab, snap

verb

• To grasp hastily or eagerly.
  • usage: "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
  • synonyms: snatch up, snap
• To make grasping motions.
  • usage: "the cat snatched at the butterflies"
• Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom.
  • usage: "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
  • synonyms: kidnap, nobble, abduct