snatch
Third Person
snatches
Present Participle
snatching
Past Tense
snatched
Past Participle
snatched
1
to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion
transitive
- He managed to snatch the hat from the wind before it blew away.
- She skillfully snatched the ball from the air before it could hit the ground.
- The child eagerly tried to snatch the colorful balloon floating above their reach.
- In the market, shoppers rushed to snatch the last items on sale.
2
to take something or kidnap someone unlawfully
transitive
- The thief snatched the woman's purse from her shoulder as she walked down the street.
- In broad daylight, the kidnapper snatched the child from the playground.
- As the shopkeeper turned away, the shoplifter quickly snatched a few items from the shelf and concealed them in his coat.
- In a daring heist, the burglars snatched the valuable artwork from the museum.
- The abductor snatched the celebrity's daughter from her home.
3
to reach for and try to take hold of an object
transitive
- The hungry child snatched at the bread as soon as it was placed on the table.
- Seeing the ticket on the ground, she snatched at it before anyone else could notice.
- The cat snatched at the moving string, showing its playful nature.
- Sensing the impending danger, she snatched at her child and pulled him away from the busy street.