1. the act of grabbing or taking something quickly and forcefully

1. present participle of snatch; grabbing or taking something quickly and forcefully

Examples

• The child was snatching toys from other children.
• She prevented the snatching of her purse by holding it tightly.
• The bird was snatching fish from the water.
• He was snatching glances at his watch during the meeting.
• The snatching of the document happened so quickly.
• Stop snatching food from my plate!
• The cat was snatching at the string with its paws.