snag

Meanings

• Verb

  To catch or seize hold of something unexpectedly or by accident.

  - "I accidentally snagged my sleeve on the fence."
  - "Fishermen often snag small fish when they are trying to catch larger ones."

• Noun

  A project or task that unexpectedly delays progress.

  - "We hit a snag when the equipment broke down."
  - "The team encountered a major snag during the implementation phase."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsnæɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsnæɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsnæɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hitch , knot , protuberance , point , tine , banger , snarler

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snag
hag , drag , flag , mag

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Homophones

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1. SnaG (Computing) : A security vulnerability in a computer system.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of snag that leads to same result
snag , snaggier , snaggiest , snaggy , snags , snagged , snagging , hit a snag

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Forms

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snags, snagged, snagging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hook', from Old Norse 'snagga'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snag' is also used in forestry to describe a dead or dying tree that obstructs the flow of water.

2. The word 'snag' is often used in the context of fishing, but it can also be used more broadly to describe any unexpected catch or seizure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obstacle: A hindrance or difficulty that makes progress difficult.

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Culture

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In literature, 'snag' is often used metaphorically to describe an unexpected obstacle or difficulty. In art, it can refer to a deliberate imperfection or flaw in a work.

How to Memorize "snag"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fisherman pulling a fish out of the water with a hook. This is the action of snagging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snag' with the idea of catching or seizing something unexpectedly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Snag a fish' to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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