snag

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Noun
a sharp protuberance
Noun
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds"
Noun
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
Noun
an unforeseen obstacle
Verb
catch on a snag; "I snagged my stocking"
Verb
get by acting quickly and smartly; "snag a bargain"
Verb
hew jaggedly
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