Drop
Drop verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.
Snag
Snag verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Nearby Word: snagged
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| tiny | tiny drop | tiny snag |
| slight | slight drop | slight snag |
| major | major drop | major snag |
| possible | possible drop | possible snag |
| Other adjectives: minor, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Zara lets out an anguished sounding scream of her own when the Pteranodons snag her and drop her into the Mosasaurus tank.
Source: Film / Jurassic World -
Even Oliver, the group's stoner friend who should be a pain to defend as you have to do so with a sniper rifle from a water tower, will snag the AK-47 from the first guard you drop and use it to defend himself quite well.
Source: Escort Mission -
Lloyd sees Mary "forget" her briefcase while going through the airport, and, desperate to win her affection, races through the airport to snag the briefcase and return it to her: the briefcase is the drop for a ransom, containing millions, left there to be picked up by a few hired thugs.
Source: Spanner in the Works
Cite this Source
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