Definition of Snag

to tear or rip something after catching it on a sharp projection of some kind

Examples of Snag in a sentence

I tried not to snag my dress on the rosebush but got it caught anyhow.  🔊

The tag on the inside of my shirt is prone to snag my hair and pull it from my ponytail.  🔊

The fisherman somehow managed to snag his fishing line on the tree branch and couldn’t pull it without tearing it.  🔊

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