snatcher

snatch /snætʃ/USA pronunciation v.

to make a sudden move to seize (something), as with the hand;
grab: [~ + at + object]snatched at her purse.[~ + object]He snatched the woman's purse.

an act or instance of snatching.
a sudden motion to seize something;
grab.
a small piece or part of something;
bit;
scrap:He could just make out snatches of their conversation.
a brief amount of time spent in an effort or activity:to work in snatches, a few minutes here, a few minutes there.

snatch (snach),USA pronunciation v.i.

to make a sudden effort to seize something, as with the hand;
grab (usually fol. by at).

v.t.

the act or an instance of snatching.
a sudden motion to seize something;
grab:He made a snatch as if to stop her.
a bit, scrap, or fragment of something:snatches of conversation.
a brief spell of effort, activity, or any experience:to work in snatches.
Nautical, Naval Termsa sheave or projecting member serving as a fairlead.
a brief period of time.
Slang Termsan act of kidnapping.
Slang Terms(vulgar). vulva;
vagina.
Sport[Weightlifting.]a lift in which the barbell is brought in a single motion from the floor to an arms-extended position overhead. Cf. clean and jerk.

snatch′a•ble, adj.
snatch′er, n.
snatch′ing•ly, adv.

'snatcher' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "snatcher" in the title:

Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

URL: https://www.wordreference.com/definition/snatcher