Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The tool with which snagging is done: a bill-hook without the usual edge on the back.
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- noun fishing A
fishing hook consisting of severalhooks radiating from a centre.
Etymologies
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snag + -er
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Examples
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The Dissenting clergymen looked askance at Mr. Lennox, and as he showed them into a small white cell the guide said, 'You're in plenty of time, sir; these are the snagger-makers.'
A Mummer's Wife 1892
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Word from Williston is snagger numbers were down from the week before.
unknown title 2009
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Paycheck-snagger that isn’t even memorable enough to be brought up as a career lowlight?
Eddie Murphy’s Career Path Continues Trending Crapwards | Best Week Ever 2008
zuccaciyecioglu commented on the word snagger
Cleans and rough finishes surfaces of casting, using powered grinding wheel mounted on counterbalanced frame: Positions casting under grinding wheel manually or using crane or hoist. Grabs grinder handles and pulls wheel down against casting to remove projections, such as gates, fins, and parting lines, from surface. Repositions casting to grind other areas. May change position of belts on motor and pulleys to increase revolutions per minute when grinding wheel wears down. May remove cracks in surfaces of ingots, billets, and forgings, using grinder. May grind castings, using stationary grinder and be designated Stand Grinder (foundry).
October 4, 2008