Definition of snatches Snatches

/snæˈʧɪz/ - [snatchiz] -

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What does snatches mean?

Wiktionary

snatches (Noun)
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snatches, verb, present, 3rd person singular of snatch (infinitive).
snatches, noun, plural of snatch.

WordNet

Noun Plural: snatches
snatch - a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
snatch - a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
		bit
snatch - the act of catching an object with the hands; "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"
		catch, grab, snap
		touching, touch the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights"
		fair catch (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
		interception (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
		reception the act of receiving
		rebound the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
		shoestring catch (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
snatch - (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
		kidnapping
		seizure, capture the taking possession of something by legal process
		jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
snatch - obscene terms for female genitals
		cunt, puss, pussy, slit, twat
Verb snatches, snatching, snatched
snatch - to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
		snatch up, snap
		prehend, clutch, seize affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
		snap up, snaffle, grab get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
		swoop up, swoop seize or catch with a swooping motion
snatch - to make grasping motions; "the cat snatched at the butterflies"
snatch - take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
		kidnap, nobble, abduct
		seize affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
		criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, crime, offence, offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
		shanghai, impress take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"

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Wiktionary

snatch (Noun)
A quick grab or catch.
snatch (Noun)
A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
snatch (Noun)
A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
snatch (Noun)
A vulva.
snatch (Noun)
The handle of a scythe; a snead.
snatch (Verb)
To grasp quickly.
snatch (Verb)
To attempt to seize something suddenly; to catch.
snatch (Verb)
To grasp and remove quickly.
snatch (Verb)
To steal.
snatch (Verb)
By extension To take a victory at the last moment.
snatch (Verb)
To do something quickly due to limited time available.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

snatch (n.)
To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss.
snatch (n.)
To seize and transport away; to rap.
snatch (v. i.)
To attempt to seize something suddenly; to catch; -- often with at; as, to snatch at a rope.
snatch (n.)
A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly.
snatch (n.)
A short period of vigorous action; as, a snatch at weeding after a shower.
snatch (n.)
A small piece, fragment, or quantity; a broken part; a scrap.
snatch (n.)
The handle of a scythe; a snead.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

snatch
The genitalia of a woman.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

snatch
snach, v.t. to seize quickly: to take without permission: to seize and carry away.—v.i. to try to seize hastily.—n. a hasty catching or seizing: a short time of exertion: a small piece or fragment: a catching of the voice: a hasty snack of food: a quibble.—ns. Snatch′-block, a kind of pulley-block, having an opening in the side to receive the bight of a rope; Snatch′er, one who snatches.—adv. Snatch′ingly.—adj. Snatch′y, irregular. [M. E. snacchen; cog. with Dut. snakken, Prov. Eng. sneck, a bolt; also conn. with snap.]