snatch (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /snætʃ/

Definition

To quickly grab or seize something, often in a forceful or sudden way.

Examples

• He managed to snatch the ball from his opponent.

• She snatched a quick glance at her watch.

• They snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

How to Use snatch

snatch something (collocation)

To grab or take something quickly. — "He snatched the cookie from the plate."

snatch a glance (idiom)

To look at something very quickly. — "She snatched a glance at the clock before the meeting started."

snatch victory (idiom)

To win something unexpectedly or at the last moment. — "The underdog team snatched victory in overtime."

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