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Baumstumpf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.

Senses

Baumstumpf is used for these senses in English:

  • snag A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.

snag — full definition

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.

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