Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SNATCH, n.

1. A hasty catch or seizing.
2. A catching at or attempt to seize suddenly.
3. A short fit of vigorous action; as, a snatch at weeding after a shower. – Tusser.
4. A broken or interrupted action; a short fit or turn. They move by fits and snatches. – Wilkins. We have often little snatches of sunshine. – Spectator.
5. A shuffling answer. [Little used.] – Shak.