snatchers
nounUK /ˈsnætʃəz/
US /ˈsnætʃərz/
People who grab something quickly and take it away.
The police caught the snatchers who took the lady's bag.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who take something suddenly and roughly.
The snatchers grabbed the ball and ran off.
3. In sports, players who catch or grab the ball quickly.
The snatchers on defense kept stealing the ball.
4. People who take an opportunity fast before others.
They were quick snatchers of the best seats.