A small problem or obstacle that complicates a situation. We hit a snag in our plans when the venue was double-booked.
A sharp or rough projection, especially one on a tree or in a piece of wood. Be careful of the snag on that branch; it could tear your clothes.
A dead tree or part of a tree that is still standing. The old snag in the forest was a popular spot for woodpeckers.
A tear, pull, or run in a piece of fabric caused by catching on something. There's a snag in my new sweater where it caught on a nail.
(Australia, informal) A sausage, especially one cooked on a barbecue. Could you throw a few snags on the barbie for lunch?
A submerged tree trunk, branch, or other obstruction hidden under water that poses a hazard to navigation. The canoe capsized after hitting a snag just below the surface.
To catch or tear something on a sharp projection. She snagged her sweater on a nail as she walked past.
To obtain or catch something quickly or unexpectedly. He managed to snag the last ticket to the concert.
To become caught or entangled. The fishing line snagged on a submerged log.
To cause difficulty or delay; to hinder the progress of something. The paperwork snagged the approval process for weeks.