snag
[ snag ]
/ snæg /
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noun
verb (used with object), snagged, snag·ging.
verb (used without object), snagged, snag·ging.
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Origin of snag
First recorded in 1570–80, snag is from the Old Norse word snagi point, projection
OTHER WORDS FROM snag
snaglike, adjectiveun·snagged, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for snag
snag
/ (snæɡ) /
noun
verb snags, snagging or snagged
Derived forms of snag
snaglike, adjectiveWord Origin for snag
C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse snaghyrndr sharp-pointed, Norwegian snage spike, Icelandic snagi peg
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Idioms and Phrases with snag
snag
see hit a snag.
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