Snatch (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Snatched (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Snatching.] [OE. snachen, snechen; akin to D. snakken to gasp, to long (for), to desire. Cf. Snack, n., Sneck.] 1. To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss.
When half our knowledge we must snatch, not take. Pope.
2. To seize and transport away; to rap. “Snatch me to heaven.” Thomson.
Syn. — To twitch; pluck; grab; catch; grasp; gripe.