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