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SNATCHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Snatches.

Snatches - as a noun

A small fragment

Example: "Overheard snatches of their conversation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bit

Obscene terms for female genitals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slit

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kidnapping

A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion

The act of catching an object with the hands

Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catchgrabsnap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touchtouching
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Snatches - as a verb

To grasp hastily or eagerly

Example: "Before i could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snapsnatch up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutchprehendseize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To make grasping motions

Example: "The cat snatched at the butterflies"

Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Example: "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abductkidnapnobble
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He snatches the toy from his sister's hand."
"The thief snatches the purse and runs away."
"She snatches the phone from the table before it falls."
"The eagle snatches the fish from the water."
"He snatches the last slice of pizza before anyone else."
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Word Game Points

Is SNATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snatches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SNATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SNATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snatches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SNATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snatches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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