slatch

/ˈslætʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to grab or seize suddenly, often with a loud noise

“She slatched the book off the shelf.”

2. noun

a loud, sudden noise, especially one caused by grabbing or seizing something

“The slatch of the zipper startled her.”

3. noun

a sudden, fierce blow or attack

“The boxer landed a vicious slatch to his opponent’s jaw.”

Synonyms

  • grab
  • seize

Antonyms

  • let go
  • release