1.a sharp protuberance
2.a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest;
a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds
3.an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart;
there was a rip in his pants
4.an unforeseen obstacle
1.catch on a snag;
I snagged my stocking
2.get by acting quickly and smartly;
snag a bargain
3.hew jaggedly