snatch

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kleiner Teil oder Bruchstück; eine Gewichtheber-Disziplin, bei der die Hantel mit einer einzigen Bewegung über den Kopf gehoben wird; der Akt des schnellen Greifens oder Ergreifens; oder, im rechtlichen Kontext, die widerrechtliche Entführung oder Verschleppung einer Person.

A noun with multiple meanings: a small fragment or piece; a weightlifting movement where the barbell is lifted overhead in one motion; the act of grabbing something quickly; or, in legal contexts, the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person.

1. Small fragment or pieceB2informal

   A brief or small part of something, such as a conversation or song.

   Bruchstück

   • I only caught a snatch of their conversation.
   • He heard a snatch of music from the radio.
   • She remembered a snatch of the poem from her childhood.

   Synonymebitexcerptfragmentpiecescrapshredsnippet

2. Vulgar term for female genitalsslang

   A crude and offensive slang term for female genitalia.

   Vulgäre Bezeichnung für weibliche Genitalien

   • This term is considered highly offensive and is rarely used in polite conversation.
   • The comedian's joke included a crude reference to a snatch.
   • Using such language is generally unacceptable in professional settings.

   Synonymebeavercuntfannygashmuffpussytwat

3. Kidnapping or unlawful captureB2formal

   The act of taking someone away illegally by force or deception.

   Entführung

   • The police are investigating the snatch of a child from the park.
   • The gang was convicted for the snatch of a wealthy businessman.
   • The law imposes severe penalties for the snatch of a person.

   Synonymeabductioncapturekidnappingseizure

4. Weightlifting moveB2formal

   A weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion.

   Reißen

   • He set a new personal record in the snatch at the competition.
   • The snatch requires both strength and technique.
   • She trained for months to perfect her snatch form.

5. Act of grabbingB1informal

   The action of quickly grabbing or catching something with the hands.

   Greifen

   • He made a quick snatch at the falling book.
   • The thief's snatch of the purse was caught on camera.
   • With a sudden snatch, she grabbed the keys from the table.

   Synonymecatchclutchgrabgraspgripseizure

• Verb, das eine schnelle oder grobe Handlung bezeichnet, mit der etwas ergriffen oder weggenommen wird, oft mit Gewalt oder heimlich. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas schnell zu stehlen oder zu entführen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something quickly or roughly, often with force or stealth.

1. Grasp hastily or eagerlyB1informal

   To take something quickly and often roughly, usually with the hand.

   Hastig greifen

   • He snatched the letter from her hand before she could read it.
   • The child snatched the cookie off the plate and ran away.
   • She snatched at the opportunity to travel abroad.

   Synonymeclutchgrabgraspnabpluckseizesnap uptakewrestyank

   Antonymegiveofferpresentreleasereturnyield

2. Make grasping motionsB2informal

   To make a quick, grabbing movement with the hand, often trying to seize something.

   Nach etwas greifen

   • The drowning man snatched at the rope thrown to him.
   • He snatched at the air as he fell, trying to find something to hold.
   • The dog snatched at the treat but missed.

   Synonymeclutchgrabgrasp

3. Take away by force (kidnap)B2formallegal

   To take someone away to an undisclosed location against their will, usually to demand a ransom.

   Entführen

   • The criminals snatched the businessman from his car.
   • The child was snatched from the playground in broad daylight.
   • Police are investigating a snatch-and-grab kidnapping case.

   Synonymeabductcapturecarry offkidnap

Phrasal-Variantensnatch up