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snag

A snag is something sharp that sticks out or a loop of thread that pokes out of a knitted garment. (noun)

  1. An example of a snag is a sharp piece of wood sticking out from a cabinet.
  2. An example of a snag is a pulled thread in a sweater.

To snag means to break, destroy or tear by getting caught on something. (verb)

An example of to snag is for a shirt to get caught on a nail and rip.

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