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Snag (Noun)

A dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds".

Nouns denoting plants.

The old snag stood tall, its branches etched against the blue sky like a skeletal hand.
In the dense forest, the snag provided a unique habitat for a family of woodpeckers.
As the seasons passed, the snag became increasingly decrepit, but it continued to support a diverse array of insects.
The wildlife biologist carefully examined the snag, searching for signs of nesting birds.
Deep in the woods, the snag rose above the underbrush, its dead limbs starkly beautiful against the lush green foliage.

An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings".

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

After ironing, the dress had a few snags from the snaggy buttons that needed to be sewn on properly.
Her tights got a snag from the chair when she was trying to get out from behind the table.
While climbing the thorny bushes, my shirt caught on a branch and had several noticeable snags.
As I walked into the restaurant, my stocking developed an annoying snag from a rusty nail.
If I am not careful with the way I get into this delicate tablecloth, it is sure to develop unsightly snags.