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91snatch block — n. Naut. a fairlead having the form of a block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope at any point along its length. [1615 25] * * * …
92snatch the pebble — verb To fully grasp the meaning of a concept or developed a skill to a high degree of proficiency, often that rivals some specific expert …
93snatch and run — noun An unsophisticated method of committing robbery by grabbing and attempting to flee …
94snatch victory from the jaws of defeat — verb To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment …
95snatch of sleep — short nap, cat nap, light sleep …
96snatch victory from the jaws of defeat — win when it appears that you will lose, mount a comeback The opinion polls showed we were losing, but we snatched victory from the jaws of defeat …
97snatch squad — noun (C) a group of policemen who go quickly into a crowd to arrest 1 (1) people …
98snatch something from someone's grasp — to manage to prevent someone from getting something She had snatched the prize from his grasp at the last minute …
99snatch block — /ˈsnætʃ blɒk/ (say snach blok) noun a block (def. 11) with a hinged piece that is lifted to admit the rope and then secured …
100snatch strap — /ˈsnætʃ stræp/ (say snach strap) noun an elasticised strap designed to be attached at the ends to two vehicles, the first being used to haul out the second which has become bogged or stuck. Also, recovery strap …