snag

• Nom 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.

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.

   Pointe saillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarbjagpointprojectionprongprotuberancespike

2. Standing dead treeB2formal

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

   Arbre mort sur pied

   • 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.

   Ouverture forcée

   • 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.

   Synonymesrentripsplittear

4. Unforeseen obstacleB1informal

   An unexpected problem or difficulty that hinders progress.

   Obstacle imprévu

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarriercatchcomplicationdifficultyhitchobstacleproblemsetback

• Verbe 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.

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.

   S'accrocher ou se déchirer sur un objet pointu

   • 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.

   Synonymescatchhookriptear

2. Obtain quickly or cleverlyB2informalamerican

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

   dénicher

   • 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.

   Synonymesgrabhooklandnabscoresecureseizesnatch

3. Cut or shape roughlyC2formal

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

   couper grossièrement

   • 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.

   Synonymeshackhewjagnotchserrate