snatch

Noun
  1. A small fragment (synset 107022158)
    "overheard snatches of their conversation"
    is a type of: fragment - an incomplete piece
    same as: bit
  2. Obscene terms for female genitals (synset 105529165)
    is a type of: fanny, female genital organ, female genitalia, female genitals - external female sex organs
    same as: cunt, puss, pussy, slit, twat
  3. (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment (synset 100777199)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: capture, seizure - the act of taking of a person by force
    same as: kidnapping
  4. A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion (synset 100628436)
    is a type of: weightlift, weightlifting - bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights
  5. The act of catching an object with the hands (synset 100139776)
    "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
    is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    subtypes:
    • fair catch - (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
    • interception - (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
    • reception - (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
    • rebound - the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
    • shoestring catch - (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
    • interlock, interlocking, mesh, meshing - the act of interlocking or meshing
    same as: catch, grab, snap
Verb
  1. To grasp hastily or eagerly (synset 201442364)
    "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
    is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
    subtypes: swoop, swoop up - seize or catch with a swooping motion
    same as: snap, snatch up
  2. To make grasping motions (synset 201215710)
    "the cat snatched at the butterflies"
  3. Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom (synset 201473673)
    "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    is a type of: seize - take or capture by force
    subtypes: impress, shanghai - take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
    same as: abduct, kidnap, nobble

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