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さびく — meaning in English

sabiku

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English meaning

  • snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.

Senses

さびく is used for these senses in English:

  • snag (fishing) To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.

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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