to snag
Third Person
snags
Present Participle
snagging
Past Tense
snagged
Past Participle
snagged
1
to catch something on a sharp or rough object, resulting in damage or tearing
transitive
- She accidentally snagged her dress on a rusty nail, causing a tear in the fabric.
- The cat snagged the curtains on the window latch, making it difficult to open and close them smoothly.
- The dog's snagged his leash on a tree root, causing him to stumble.
- He snagged his sweater on the barbed wire fence.
2
to become entangled or caught on a sharp object or projection
- The fishing line snagged on a submerged branch, causing the angler to lose their lure.
- Her sweater snagged on a nail sticking out of the fence as she walked past.
- The curtain snagged on a rough edge of the window frame, causing it to tear.
- His shoelace snagged on a piece of broken pavement, causing him to trip.
- The kite snagged on a tree branch, leaving it dangling high above the ground.
3
to catch or obtain something unexpectedly or with difficulty
transitive
- She managed to snag a front-row seat at the concert by arriving early.
- He snagged a rare first edition of his favorite book at the antique store.
- The team captain snagged the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
- She snagged a great deal on the latest smartphone during the Black Friday sale.
- The fisherman snagged a big catch during his early morning fishing trip.