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