Snatches Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Snatches

Meaning 1 : a small fragment

    Example : overheard snatches of their conversation

    Synonyms : bit
Meaning 2 : the act of catching an object with the hands

    Example : Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away

    Synonyms : catch,  grab,  snap
Meaning 3 : (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

    Synonyms : kidnapping
Meaning 4 : to grasp hastily or eagerly

    Example : Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone

    Synonyms : snap,  snatch up
Meaning 5 : take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

    Synonyms : abduct,  kidnap,  nobble
Meaning 6 : obscene terms for female genitals

    Synonyms : cunt,  puss,  pussy,  slit,  twat
Meaning 7 : a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion

Meaning 8 : to make grasping motions

    Example : the cat snatched at the butterflies

How to Pronounce Snatches

  • snætʃ