1snatch 
/ˈsnætʃ/ verb
snatch·es; snatched; snatch·ing /ˈsnætʃ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to take (something) quickly or eagerly
▪ She snatched [=grabbed] the ball out of the air and ran down the court. ▪ An eagle swooped down and snatched one of the hens. — often + up ▪ She snatched up the last copy of the book. — often used figuratively ▪ trying to snatch a few moments of rest ▪ The company snatched him up [=hired him] as soon as he graduated from college. 2 : to take (something or someone) suddenly from a person or place often by using force
▪ A man snatched [=stole] the old woman's purse. ▪ Kidnappers snatched [=abducted] the girl from her bedroom. ▪ She snatched the toy from his hands. — sometimes + away ▪ She snatched her brother's toy away. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He snatched 30 rebounds in one game. ▪ His life was snatched away (from him) by a tragic accident. [=he died in a tragic accident]
▪ She snatched [=grabbed] the ball out of the air and ran down the court. ▪ An eagle swooped down and snatched one of the hens. — often + up ▪ She snatched up the last copy of the book. — often used figuratively ▪ trying to snatch a few moments of rest ▪ The company snatched him up [=hired him] as soon as he graduated from college.
▪ A man snatched [=stole] the old woman's purse. ▪ Kidnappers snatched [=abducted] the girl from her bedroom. ▪ She snatched the toy from his hands. — sometimes + away ▪ She snatched her brother's toy away. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He snatched 30 rebounds in one game. ▪ His life was snatched away (from him) by a tragic accident. [=he died in a tragic accident]
snatch at [phrasal verb]
snatch at (something) : to grab or try to grab (something) quickly or eagerly
▪ chaotic city streets where thieves snatch at tourists' wallets — often used figuratively ▪ She was an ambitious person who snatched at every opportunity.
▪ chaotic city streets where thieves snatch at tourists' wallets — often used figuratively ▪ She was an ambitious person who snatched at every opportunity.
