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snatch at

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snatch at someone or something

to grasp at someone or something. The mugger snatched at Jane just as she sprayed Mace on him. He snatched at the Mace, but it was too late.

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snatch at

v.

To attempt to grasp or seize something by grabbing at it suddenly: The police officer snatched at the gun in the robber's hand.

See also: snatch