snagger

noun

snag·​ger

-gə(r)

plural -s

: one that snags: such as

a

: a billhook for trimming trees

b

: a foundry worker who chips or grinds excess metal from castings

c

Australia : an inexperienced shearer

Word History

Etymology

snag entry 3 + -er

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