Definition of "snags" [snags]

• Plural form of snag. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of snag. (verb)

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• "The greatest difficulty which presents itself in entering the southern mouth arises from what in America are termed snags, that is, large trees, the roots of which are firmly planted in the bed of the river, whilst the branches project up the stream, and are likely to pierce any boat in its passage down."
• "The danger comes not just from gunfire, but also high tension wires, cell phone towers and "skinny palm trees we call snags" that suddenly jut out from the jungle canopy."
• "Separate teams of elections workers inspect each ballot and fish out the "snags" -- ballots that are damaged or have smudges, stray markings or improperly filled-in bubbles."