Pronunciation: /snæɡ/
noun a rough or sharp projection from a surface, such as a tree branch or a hook that catches or impedes something
A1 I got my sweater caught on a snag in the fence.
A2 The fisherman's line got stuck on a snag in the river.
B1 She hit a snag in her plan when her car broke down.
B2 The project hit a snag when the main supplier backed out.
C1 Despite the snags along the way, they successfully completed the construction project.
C2 The negotiations hit a snag when they couldn't agree on the terms of the contract.
verb to catch or impede on a snag
A1 I snagged my sweater on a nail and it tore.
A2 She snagged her hairbrush on the edge of the table.
B1 The fisherman snagged a big catch in the river.
B2 The athlete snagged a gold medal in the competition.
C1 The detective snagged the criminal after months of investigation.
C2 The entrepreneur snagged a deal with a major corporation for their new product.
formal The project hit a snag when the funding was unexpectedly cut.
informal I hit a snag while trying to fix my bike, but I eventually figured it out.
slang I always seem to hit a snag when I'm trying to plan a night out with my friends.
figurative Life is full of snags, but it's how we navigate through them that defines us.
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