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snag
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
1 a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected:
There is just one small snag-where is the money coming from? * Let me know if you run into any snags.
2 an object or a part of an object that is rough or sharp and may cut sth:
Check all surfaces for snags and rough edges.
3 (AustralE, informal) a sausage
verb (-gg-)
1 ~ (sth) (on / in sth) to catch or tear sth on sth rough or sharp; to become caught or torn in this way:
[VN] I snagged my sweater on the wire fence. * The fence snagged my sweater. * [V] The nets snagged on some rocks.
2 (AmE, informal) to succeed in getting sth quickly, often before other people:
I snagged a ride from Joe.