Pronunciation: /snæɡ/

Definitions of snag

noun a rough or sharp projection from a surface, such as a tree branch or a hook that catches or impedes something

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of snag in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of snag

past tense

snagged

plural

snags

comparative

snaggier

superlative

snaggiest

present tense

snag

future tense

will snag

perfect tense

have snagged

continuous tense

is snagging

singular

snag

positive degree

snag

infinitive

to snag

gerund

snagging

participle

snagged

Origin and Evolution of snag

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'snag' originated from the Old Norse word 'snagi' meaning a branch or twig.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'snag' evolved to also refer to any obstacle or hindrance, not just limited to branches or twigs.