What does snagger mean?
Snagger means (fishing) A fishing hook consisting of several hooks radiating from a centre..
Snagger
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(fishing) A fishing hook consisting of several hooks radiating from a centre..
Definitions by Sense
- (fishing) A fishing hook consisting of several hooks radiating from a centre.
- A tool for lopping superfluous branches from a tree.
- (Australia, shearing) The slowest shearer in the shearing shed; an inexpert or poor shearer.
- A person who works on a snag-boat clearing away obstacles in the river.
- (UK, dialect) A turnip.
- (chiefly Ireland, UK) A person who reviews newly built properties to find issues to be remedied before the client buying the home moves in; someone who produces a snag list.
Example Sentences
The `ringer' looks around and is beaten by a blow. And curses the old snagger with the blue-bellied Jo.
Snag List Steve is not a happy snagger. […] It's his job to ensure that new homes are finished properly for their buyers - his clients.
We've gone from a small company in west Wales to the UK's number one snagger inspectors
I was a snagger on the building site, where I was going around pointing out problems.
Synonyms for snagger
Antonyms for snagger
Related Words
Word Forms
- snaggers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for snagger?
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What is the opposite of snagger?
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How do you use snagger in a sentence?
The `ringer' looks around and is beaten by a blow. And curses the old snagger with the blue-bellied Jo.
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