Dictionary entryCEFR B2verb

snatch

IPA pronunciation: /snætʃ/

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Russian meaning

выхватить, схватить, урвать

English definition

To take something quickly and often roughly, especially from someone or something.

Example

The thief snatched her purse and ran off into the crowd.

Collocations

snatch something from
snatch away
snatch a glance
snatch victory

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