snag

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: نتوء حاد أو عقدة بارزة، وجذع شجرة ميت قائم في الغابة، وعقبة أو مشكلة مفاجئة، وتمزق أو علوق في القماش.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sharp projection, a standing dead tree in a forest, a tear or pull in fabric, or an unexpected problem or obstacle.

1. Sharp protuberanceB1formal

   A sharp, projecting point or part, such as a broken branch or a jagged edge.

   نتوء حاد

   • He tore his jacket on a snag in the fence.
   • Be careful of the snags on that old piece of wood.
   • The snag on the rock cut his hand.

   المرادفاتbarbjagpointprojectionprongprotuberancespike

2. Standing dead treeB2formal

   A dead tree that remains upright, often found in undisturbed forests, providing habitat for wildlife.

   شجرة ميتة قائمة

   • The forest was full of snags that served as homes for woodpeckers.
   • A tall snag stood in the middle of the clearing.
   • Snags are important for the ecosystem of old-growth forests.

3. Forced openingB2informal

   An opening made forcibly, as by pulling or tearing apart.

   فتحة قسرية

   • He made a snag in the fabric when he pulled it too hard.
   • There was a snag in the net where the fish had broken through.
   • She tore a snag in the paper while opening the package.

   المرادفاتrentripsplittear

4. Unforeseen obstacleB1informal

   An unexpected problem or difficulty that hinders progress.

   عقبة غير متوقعة

   • The project hit a snag when the funding was delayed.
   • There was a snag in our travel plans due to the flight cancellation.
   • We encountered a snag with the software installation.

   المرادفاتbarriercatchcomplicationdifficultyhitchobstacleproblemsetback

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الأخذ أو الإمساك بالشيء أو الحصول عليه، غالبًا بسرعة أو بشكل مفاجئ، أو للدلالة على الاصطدام بمشكلة أو عائق.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching, grabbing, or obtaining something, often quickly or unexpectedly, or to encounter a problem or obstacle.

1. Catch or tear on a sharp objectB1informal

   To become caught or torn on a sharp or protruding object, such as a nail or branch.

   تَعَلُّق بِجِسْمٍ حادّ

   • She snagged her dress on a loose nail in the fence.
   • The fishing line snagged on a submerged log.
   • Be careful not to snag your sweater on the thorns.

   المرادفاتcatchhookriptear

2. Obtain quickly or cleverlyB2informalamerican

   To get something desirable by acting quickly, smartly, or taking advantage of an opportunity.

   الحصول بسرعة وذكاء

   • He snagged the last ticket to the concert.
   • She snagged a great deal on a used car.
   • I managed to snag a front-row seat at the show.

   المرادفاتgrabhooklandnabscoresecureseizesnatch

3. Cut or shape roughlyC2formal

   To cut, hew, or shape something in a rough or jagged manner.

   نحت بخشونة

   • The workers snagged the timber into rough planks.
   • He snagged the stone with a chisel to create a primitive edge.
   • The sculptor snagged the marble block to outline the figure.

   المرادفاتhackhewjagnotchserrate