1. brief fragments or portions of something
Usage: plural form
2. quick grabbing motions or actions
Usage: plural form

1. grabs or takes something quickly and forcefully
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She snatches the keys from the table before leaving.
• The thief snatches purses from unsuspecting tourists.
• I heard snatches of their conversation through the door.
• The book contains snatches of poetry and prose.
• He could only remember snatches of the old song.
• The child snatches toys from other children.
• We caught snatches of music drifting from the concert hall.