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snagged Definition


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snag
noun
    1. A problem or drawback.
      Example: The snag is there is not enough funding
      Thesaurus: complication, hitch, difficulty, glitch, obstacle, hindrance, impediment, barrier, stumbling block, bug (slang).
    2. A protruding sharp or jagged edge on which clothes, etc could get caught.
    3. A hole or tear in clothes (especially tights, stockings, etc) caused by such catching.
    4. A part of a tree submerged in water, hazardous to boats.
verb
    snagged, snagging
    1. To catch or tear on a snag.
Derivative: snaggy
adj
    Etymology: 16c: from Norse snagi peg.



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