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Snag (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Meaning 2

A sharp protuberance.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Hypernyms

  • Protrusion
  • Protuberance
  • Hump
  • Excrescence
  • Prominence
  • Gibbosity
  • Gibbousness
  • Jut
  • Extrusion
  • Swelling
  • Bump

Related Words

  • Snag (verb)

Meaning 3

An unforeseen obstacle.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Rub
  • Hitch
  • Hang-up

Hypernyms

  • Obstacle
  • Obstruction

Meaning 4

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

  • Rent
  • Split
  • Tear
  • Rip

Hypernyms

  • Gap
  • Opening
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