The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Snatch \Snatch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Snatched; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Snatching.] [OE. snachen, snechen; akin to D. snakken to
   gasp, to long (for), to desire. Cf. Snack, n., Sneck.]
   1. To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission
      or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss.
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            When half our knowledge we must snatch, not take.
                                                  --Pope.
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   2. To seize and transport away; to rap. "Snatch me to
      heaven." --Thomson.
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   Syn: To twitch; pluck; grab; catch; grasp; gripe.
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