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SNATCH, pret. and pp. snatched or snacht.

1. To seize hastily or abruptly. When half our knowledge we must snatch, not take.
2. To seize without permission or ceremony as, to snatch a kiss.
3. To seize and transport away as, snatch me to heaven.

SNATCH, To catch at to attempt to seize suddenly. Nay, the ladies too will be snatching. He shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry. Isaiah 9 .

SNATCH, n.

1. A hasty catch or seizing.
2. A catching at or attempt to seize suddenly.
3. A short fit of vigorous action as a snatch as weeding after a shower.
4. A broken or interrupted action a short fit or turn. They move by fits and snatches. We have often little snatches of sunshine.
5. A shuffling answer. Little used.
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Entry for 'Snatch'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​s/snatch.html.
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