snag

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: острый выступ, стоящее мертвое дерево в лесу, зацепка или разрыв на ткани, или неожиданная проблема или препятствие.esSustantivo con varios significados: una protuberancia o punta afilada, un árbol muerto en pie en un bosque, un enganchón o desgarro en una tela, o un problema u obstáculo inesperado.frNom avec plusieurs sens : une saillie pointue ou un crochet, un arbre mort debout ou une souche, un accroc ou une déchirure dans un tissu, ou un problème ou obstacle inattendu.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein spitzer Vorsprung oder abgebrochener Ast, ein toter stehender Baum im Wald, ein Haken oder Riss in einem Stoff, oder ein unerwartetes Problem oder Hindernis.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: galho saliente, toco ou tronco seco em pé na floresta, pequeno rasgo ou puxão em tecido, e (figurado) um problema imprevisto ou obstáculo.zh名词，有多种含义：尖锐的突出物，森林中枯死的立木，布料上的钩破或裂口，或意外的问题或障碍。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: نتوء حاد أو عقدة بارزة، وجذع شجرة ميت قائم في الغابة، وعقبة أو مشكلة مفاجئة، وتمزق أو علوق في القماش.

1. Sharp protuberance B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОстрый выступesPunta saliente y afiladafrPointe saillantedeScharfer VorsprungptPonta pontiagudazh尖突arنتوء حاد

   Sinónimos: barbjagpointprojectionprongprotuberancespike

2. Standing dead tree B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСухостойное деревоesÁrbol muerto en piefrArbre mort sur pieddeStehendes TotholzptÁrvore morta em pézh枯立木arشجرة ميتة قائمة

3. Forced opening B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазрывesabertura forzadafrOuverture forcéedeRissptRasgozh撕裂口arفتحة قسرية

   Sinónimos: rentripsplittear

4. Unforeseen obstacle B1 informal

   An unexpected problem or difficulty that hinders progress.

   • 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.

   ruНеожиданное препятствиеesObstáculo imprevistofrObstacle imprévudeUnerwartetes HindernisptObstáculo imprevistozh意想不到的障碍arعقبة غير متوقعة

   Sinónimos: barriercatchcomplicationdifficultyhitchobstacleproblemsetback

• snags plural form
• snags' possessive plural form
• snag's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по захвату, хватанию или получению чего-либо, часто быстро или неожиданно, или для обозначения столкновения с проблемой или препятствием.esVerbo que indica la acción de atrapar, agarrar u obtener algo rápida o inesperadamente, o también toparse con un problema u obstáculo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de saisir, attraper ou obtenir quelque chose, souvent rapidement ou de manière inattendue, ou pour indiquer qu'on rencontre un problème ou un obstacle.deVerb, das das (schnelle oder unerwartete) Ergreifen, Festhalten oder Bekommen von etwas bezeichnet oder das Auftreten eines Problems bzw. Hindernisses.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de agarrar, pegar ou obter algo, muitas vezes de forma rápida ou inesperada, ou para indicar o encontro com um problema ou obstáculo.zh动词，表示快速或意外地抓住、拿到某物，也指遇到问题或障碍。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الأخذ أو الإمساك بالشيء أو الحصول عليه، غالبًا بسرعة أو بشكل مفاجئ، أو للدلالة على الاصطدام بمشكلة أو عائق.

1. Catch or tear on a sharp object B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗацепитьesengancharse o rasgarse con algo puntiagudofrS'accrocher ou se déchirer sur un objet pointudeHängenbleibenptEnroscarzh钩破arتَعَلُّق بِجِسْمٍ حادّ

   Sinónimos: catchhookriptear

2. Obtain quickly or cleverly B2 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаполучитьesConseguir rápidamente o con astuciafrdénicherdeErgatternptConseguirzh弄到手arالحصول بسرعة وذكاء

   Sinónimos: grabhooklandnabscoresecureseizesnatch

3. Cut or shape roughly C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГрубо обтесатьesCortar o tallar toscamentefrcouper grossièrementdeGrob behauenptCortar ou moldar grosseiramentezh粗削arنحت بخشونة

   Sinónimos: hackhewjagnotchserrate

• snagged past participle
• snagged past simple
• snagging present participle
• snags third person singular