a sharp protuberance

a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds'

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; there was a rip in his pants; she had snags in her stockings

[ Syn: rip , rent , split , tear ]

an unforeseen obstacle

[ Syn: hang-up , hitch , rub ]

catch on a snag; I snagged my stocking'

get by acting quickly and smartly; snag a bargain'

hew jaggedly