snag

snag Definition

snag (snag)

noun

a piece, part, or point that sticks out, esp. one that is sharp or rough, as the broken end of a tree limb
☆ an underwater tree stump or branch dangerous to navigation
a broken or irregular tooth
a small branch of an antler
1. a break or tear, as in cloth, made by a splinter, snag, etc.
2. a pulled thread in knitted material, causing a loop at the point where it is caught
☆ an unexpected or hidden obstacle, difficulty, etc.

Etymology: < Scand, as in ON snagi, wooden peg, Norw snage, sharp point, projection, akin to Ger schnake

transitive verb snagged, snag′·ging

intransitive verb

snag Synonyms

snag Usage Examples

Object

line: The trout had the better of me and the 4 lb line soon snagged on a protruding rock and broke.
list: Matters raised by the defenders such as snagging lists and rectification were a matter for proof.
inspection: New Build Inspections New Build Inspections provides professional new home snagging inspections throughout the UK.
defect: Student reaction to the new arrangements was positive overall, despite a steady stream of snagging defects reported over the next few weeks.
cable: The trailer of an articulated lorry snagged an aerial cable, which was attached to the pole that Tara was working on.

Converse of object

hit: The closer you cast to the pole, the more chance you've got of hitting a snag.
spot: Much of the fun found in watching comes from spotting these snags.
do: The Essex boat did snag a mine which blew up in the net, astern of them.
have: The ground you are fishing onto is mainly clean, but some areas have natural snags such as small wrecks and gullies.
leave: Whole branches should be cut back to the main stem leaving a snag of 5mm to 12mm.
see: Until he uses his own summary tables and sees the snags he may not fully appreciate the important lessons to be learned.

Preposition: on

something: But I can't go to the tent and leave him here with his harness on to snag on something.
rock: Believing he was snagged on a rock I heaved on the rod and the rock heaved back!

Adjective modifier

slight: Here's a quote: " One slight snag, IMHO, is the price.
dead: However, they showed no preference for certain tree species or for live trees versus dead snags.
minor: The only minor snag with the writing, is that Harris can be repetitive.
only: The only snag is he's got to pretend he's fourteen years old all week.
potential: There is one potential snag: the twisty roads leading to the site, just north of the South Yuba River in Nevada County.
few: There have been a few snags with the marking.

Modifies a noun

list: However your ability to obtain their attention in fixing the snag list has been impressive.

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