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Meaning of snagged
The primary meaning of the word "snagged" is to catch or become caught on something, often unexpectedly.
Etymology of snagged
The word "snagged" has its roots in the Old Norse word "snagi", meaning a sharp point or snag, and entered the English language in the 15th century.
Initially, the word referred to a sharp or jagged rock or branch that could catch or snag something, and over time its meaning expanded to include the act of catching or becoming caught.
Synonyms
caught
hooked
trapped
stuck
tangled
ensnared
entangled
fouled
hindered
impeded
obstructed
blocked
jammed
lodged
wedged
pinned
clipped
fastened
attached
fixed
secured
anchored
moored
gripped
grasped
clutched
seized
snared
netted
captured
detained
arrested
delayed
slowed
impeded
restricted
limited
hampered
crippled
disabled
damaged
Definitions
- To catch or become caught on something, especially unexpectedly, according to Oxford Languages.
- To become stuck or jammed, often due to an obstacle or blockage.
- To seize or capture something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage Examples
- The fisherman's line snagged on a rock, causing him to lose his catch.
- Her dress snagged on a nail, tearing the fabric.
- The hikers' progress was snagged by a fallen tree, forcing them to take a detour.
Antonyms
released
freed
untangled
unhooked
unstuck
unblocked
unobstructed
unimpeded
cleared
opened
smoothed
facilitated
eased
assisted
helped
supported
unhindered
unhampered
unrestricted
untroubled
unencumbered
liberated
discharged