snagger

/ˈsnæɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that catches or snags something, especially fish or game.

“The snagger used by the fisherman helped him catch more fish in a shorter time.”

2. verb

To catch or snag something, especially fish or game.

“The angler snaggered a large trout in the river.”

3. verb

To catch or hook onto something, especially a person or a situation.

“She got snaggered into a bad situation by her friend’s advice.”

Synonyms

  • catch
  • lure
  • snare

Antonyms

  • let go
  • release