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snatching

 

[ ˈsnætʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

crime

The action of quickly taking something away from someone in a sudden or forceful way, typically involving theft or robbery.

Synonyms

robbery, stealing, theft

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for the snatchings of several purses in the area.
  • The police are investigating a series of snatchings in the neighborhood.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A quick, forceful, or unexpected movement in a game or sport, often resulting in gaining an advantage over the opponent.

Synonyms

capture, grab, seize

Examples of usage

  • He scored the winning goal with a brilliant snatching of the ball from the defenders.
  • Her snatching of the ball from the opponent was crucial for the team's victory.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To take or steal something quickly or forcibly.

Synonyms

grab, plunder, seize

Examples of usage

  • The thief snatched her purse and ran off.
  • He snatched the opportunity to make a quick profit.

Translations

Translations of the word "snatching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roubo

🇮🇳 छीनना (chheena)

🇩🇪 Schnappen

🇮🇩 merampas

🇺🇦 викрадення

🇵🇱 kradzież

🇯🇵 ひったくり (hittakuri)

🇫🇷 vol à l'arraché

🇪🇸 arrebatar

🇹🇷 kapkaç

🇰🇷 날치기 (nalchigi)

🇸🇦 اختطاف (ikhtitaf)

🇨🇿 krádež

🇸🇰 krádež

🇨🇳 抢夺 (qiǎngduó)

🇸🇮 kraja

🇮🇸 rán

🇰🇿 ұрлау (ūrlau)

🇬🇪 გატაცება (gataceba)

🇦🇿 oğurluq

🇲🇽 arrebatar

Etymology

The word 'snatching' is derived from the verb 'snatch', which has been in use since the 16th century. It originated from Middle English 'snacchen', of Germanic origin. The word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to quick, forceful actions or theft. In contemporary usage, 'snatching' is commonly associated with criminal activities and sports maneuvers.

See also: snatch, snatcher.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,689, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.