snatching

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

The act by which something is snatched.

Japanese Meaning

物をひったくる行為；急に奪い取ること

The snatching of her purse happened so quickly that no one could react.

彼女の財布のひったくりはあまりにも素早く起こったため、誰も反応できなかった。

Sense（1）

The act by which something is snatched.

Three purse snatchings in the park were reported this week.

snatchings

（ plural ）