SNAGS is an acronym for NETS, HITCH, DELAYS, ENTRAPS, and LASSOES. NETS refers to a type of netting used to catch fish or other animals. HITCH is a knot used to secure a rope or line to an object. DELAYS are periods of time in which something is postponed or held back. ENTRAPS is the act of trapping someone or something in a difficult situation. Finally, LASSOES are ropes used to capture animals or people. Together, these five terms refer to various methods of capturing or restraining something.