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SNATCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Snatching.

Snatching - 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)

Snatching - 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

"She narrowly escaped the snatching of her purse."
"The snatching of the necklace happened in broad daylight."
"The police are investigating the snatching of the child from the park."
"His heart pounded as he witnessed the snatching of the valuable painting."
"Witnesses described the snatching of the cellphone as quick and unexpected."
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Word Game Points

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

SNATCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SNATCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snatching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNATCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SNATCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snatching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNATCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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