snatch
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- noun
- /snæʧ/
- Specialized
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- And he was doing high speed snatches, Olympic snatches, faster than I can certainly even attempt to do them.
- snatch lift
- clean and snatch
- snatch record
There are certain things that that are like snatch, clean and jerk, you know, a single Rep of each.
- There are certain things that that are like snatch, clean and jerk, you know, a single Rep of each.
Examples
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Is this a power snatch or a squat snatch?
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Last week's snatch attempt at 165 put the bar way out front and me on my back.
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Do you have any experience in coaching the split snatch and split clean?
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Throw a couple of toes to bar up there, maybe a light snatch, some running, call it a day.
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I was impressed with Aja Barto's 295 snatch at regionals, but I was more impressed with Chris Spealler's 225 snatch.
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He successfully executed a snatch during the weightlifting competition, lifting the barbell overhead in one smooth motion.
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During the class, the coach demonstrated how to perform a proper snatch with good technique to maximize strength.
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The athlete's best snatch was recorded at 150 kilograms, setting a new personal record.
Idioms
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A team or person loses an almost certain win in the final minute because of a mistake
Compounds
- Specialized
A pulley that opens so you can place a rope inside without passing the end through
Surface Forms
Etymology
In weightlifting the snatch is named for the one quick motion that lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in a single 'grab'. So the name shows how fast and complete the movement is.