snag
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/snæɡ/
small problem or projection
Etymology
'snag' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'snagi,' where 'snag' meant 'a peg or projection.'
'snagi' transformed into the Middle English word 'snagge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'snag.'
Initially, it meant 'a peg or projection,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a small problem' and 'to catch or tear.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small problem or obstacle that complicates a situation.
We hit a snag in our plans when the venue was double-booked.
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Noun 2
a sharp or jagged projection, often causing damage.
The sweater caught on a snag and tore.
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Verb 1
to catch or tear something on a sharp projection.
She snagged her dress on a nail.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39