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
Any standing dead, partially-dead, or defective (cull) tree at least l0 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) and at least 6 feet tall A hard snag is composed primarily of sound wood, generally merchantable A soft snag is composed primarily of wood in advanced stages of decay and deterioration, generally not merchantable
{i} jagged projection, sharp protruding point; tree branch or tree stump partially submerged in a lake or river; hidden obstacle, unseen danger; hole, tear, run (esp. one made by a sharp projection)
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds" a sharp protuberance hew jaggedly catch on a snag; "I snagged my stocking" get by acting quickly and smartly; "snag a bargain
If you snag part of your clothing on a sharp or rough object or if it snags, it gets caught on the object and tears. She snagged a heel on a root and tumbled to the ground Brambles snagged his suit Local fishermen's nets kept snagging on underwater objects
A standing dead tree Snags are important as habitat for a variety of wildlife species and their prey Unfortunately, all snags are felled in harvest operations It is feared that they might fall on, and kill a logger
Any standing dead or mostly dead tree A hard snag is composed primarily of sound wood, generally merchantable A soft snag is composed primarily of wood in advanced stages of decay and deterioration, generally not merchantable
The bare trunk of a dead tree, occasionally with a few branches or branch stubs Often seen standing in the aftermath of a fire or in shallow waters with one end stuck into the muddy bottom and the other at or near the surface where it becomes a potential navigation hazard for the unwary