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, v.i. 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. Isa 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.]
SNATCH'-BLOCK, n. A particular kind of block used in ships, having an opening in one side to receive the bight of a rope.
