snagging Synonyms
snagging Meaning
snagging
a pulled thread in fabric, an uneven or broken part sticking out from a smooth surface, a jagged tear made by or as if by catching on a snag, a concealed or unexpected difficulty, to catch and usually damage on or as if on a snag, to catch on or as if on a snag, a stump of a tooth, a projecting tooth, a rough sharp or jagged projecting part, to halt or impede as if by catching on a snag, a tree or branch when stuck underwater and not visible from the surface, a concealed or unexpected difficulty or obstacle, to hew, trim, or cut roughly or jaggedly, an irregularity that suggests the result of tearing, one of the secondary branches of an antler, a standing dead tree, to catch or obtain usually by quick action or good fortune, a tree or branch embedded in a lake or stream bed and constituting a hazard to navigation, to clear (something, such as a river) of snags
snagging Sentence Examples
- The climber snagged his fingers on a sharp rock, sending him plummeting to the ground.
- The fishing line snagged on submerged branches, frustrating the angler.
- The seamstress's needle snagged the delicate fabric, ruining the garment.
- The dress snagged on a protruding nail, tearing the hemline.
- The car snagged a tree root as it careened off the road.
- The hikers snagged their backpacks on low-hanging branches.
- The boat snagged a discarded anchor, delaying their departure.
- The thief snagged a diamond necklace from the jewelry store, leaving no trace behind.
- The kite snagged on a power line, sending the string down in flames.
- The teenager snagged the ball from his opponent's grasp, securing victory in the basketball game.
FAQs About the word snagging
a pulled thread in fabric, an uneven or broken part sticking out from a smooth surface, a jagged tear made by or as if by catching on a snag, a concealed or une
seizing,grabbing, catching, snatching, grappling, hooking, bagging, trapping, corralling, rapping
missing, discharging, liberating,releasing, loosening, dropping, freeing,
The climber snagged his fingers on a sharp rock, sending him plummeting to the ground.
The fishing line snagged on submerged branches, frustrating the angler.
The seamstress's needle snagged the delicate fabric, ruining the garment.
The dress snagged on a protruding nail, tearing the hemline.
