(from snatch)

  • 1snatch — {{11}}snatch (n.) c.1300, a trap, snare, from SNATCH (Cf. snatch) (v.). Vulgar slang sense of vulva is recorded from 1903; from a much older sense of sexual intercourse quickly performed (1580s). {{12}}snatch (v.) early 13c., of uncertain origin; …

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  • 2Snatch — may mean: * Snatch (sexual slang), a term for the vagina. * Snatch (film), a British gangster movie by director Guy Ritchie. * Snatch theft, grab and run theft from a motorcycle, in Malaysia. * Snatch , the name of the first chapter of Snatcher …

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  • 3snatch squad — noun 1. A group of policemen, etc who force a sudden quick passage into eg a disorderly or rioting crowd in order to arrest troublemakers or ringleaders 2. A swift, organized sally by a group of people in order to seize something • • • Main Entry …

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  • 4snatch something from someone's grasp — snatch something from someone’s grasp phrase to manage to prevent someone from getting something She had snatched the prize from his grasp at the last minute. Thesaurus: to get something or someonesynonym Main entry: snatch …

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  • 5snatch — [snach] vt. [ME snacchen, prob. var. of snakken, to seize; akin to snaken: see SNACK] 1. to grasp or seize suddenly, eagerly, or without right, warning, etc.; grab 2. to remove abruptly or hastily 3. to take, get, or avail oneself of hastily or… …

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  • 6snatch — ► VERB 1) seize quickly and deftly. 2) informal steal or kidnap by seizing suddenly. 3) quickly take when the chance presents itself: snatching a few hours sleep. ► NOUN 1) an act of snatching. 2) a fragment of music or talk. 3) …

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  • 7snatch block — n. Naut. a block so designed that it can be readily opened for the insertion of the bight (as distinct from the end) of a rope …

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  • 8Snatch (film) — Mickey O Neil redirects here. For the baseball player, see Mickey O Neil (baseball). Snatch UK Theatrical release poster Directed by Guy …

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  • 9Snatch strap — A snatch strap is a piece of equipment used to help in the recovery of vehicles bogged in sand or mud. Snatch straps are manufactured from webbing that is capable of approximately 20% stretch under load. This stretching property allows the strap… …

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  • 10snatch — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brief VERB + SNATCH ▪ catch, hear, overhear ▪ We caught snatches of conversation from the room next door. ▪ …

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