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snags

 

[ snæɡz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

woodworking

A rough, sharp, or jagged projection on a tree or a piece of wood.

Synonyms

jut, protrusion, spike

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter carefully removed the snags from the wooden beam.
  • Be careful not to get splinters from the snags when handling the logs.
Context #2 | Noun

obstacle

An unforeseen or hidden obstacle or difficulty.

Synonyms

challenge, hurdle, obstruction

Examples of usage

  • There were some snags in the plan that we had to overcome.
  • One of the snags we faced was a lack of funding for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "snags" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstáculos

🇮🇳 अड़चनें

🇩🇪 Hindernisse

🇮🇩 hambatan

🇺🇦 перешкоди

🇵🇱 przeszkody

🇯🇵 障害

🇫🇷 obstacles

🇪🇸 obstáculos

🇹🇷 engel

🇰🇷 장애물

🇸🇦 عقبات

🇨🇿 překážky

🇸🇰 prekážky

🇨🇳 障碍

🇸🇮 ovire

🇮🇸 hindranir

🇰🇿 кедергілер

🇬🇪 ბარიერები

🇦🇿 maneələr

🇲🇽 obstáculos

Word origin

The word 'snag' originated in the mid-19th century in American English, specifically in the context of logging and woodworking. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word 'snagi', meaning a point or spike. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including both physical projections on wood and metaphorical obstacles or difficulties.

See also: snag, snagging.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,155, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.