snatcher
nounUK /ˈsnætʃə/
US /ˈsnætʃər/
A person who takes something quickly and by force.
The police caught the purse snatcher in the crowded market.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who kidnaps someone, especially a child.
The child snatcher was arrested near the school.
3. A device or tool used for grabbing or pulling something quickly.
The mechanical snatcher lifted the heavy crate onto the truck.
4. In sports, a player who quickly takes the ball away from an opponent.
The point guard is a great ball snatcher on defense.