Refers specifically to the Olympic weightlifting movement where the barbell is lifted from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion. Compare with ジャーク (jerk).
See also: ジャーク
He lifted 100 kg in the snatch.
The snatch is performed before the clean and jerk.
He lifted 150 kilograms in the snatch.
She succeeded with the snatch on her third attempt.
The weight was too heavy, so he failed the snatch.