1. (

• snag

) a sharp protuberance ;

2. (

• snag

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

3. (

• rip ,
• rent ,
• snag ,
• split ,
• tear

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

4. (

• hang-up ,
• hitch ,
• rub ,
• snag

) an unforeseen obstacle ;

1. (

• snag

) catch on a snag; "I snagged my stocking" ;

2. (

• snag

) get by acting quickly and smartly; "snag a bargain" ;

3. (

• snag ,

) hew jaggedly ;