Etymology

snagging list

Today it means: The list of repairs and finish work required to complete a project, such as the construction of a building; a list of problems to correct. Full definition →

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From snagging (“the practice of checking for problems during construction work”), ultimately from snag (“a problem; something that causes delay”).

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