(idiomatic) To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.

simple past tense and past participle of snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

present participle of snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

(Roman mythology) The Roman goddess of victory; equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike. / A female given name from Latin. / The queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901.

One of an American breed of medium-sized white pigs with a slightly dished face and very erect ears. / A Victoria plum.

The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, or that period. / In a situation of poverty and social injustice; Dickensian.

A person born in or living in the Victorian period, or exhibiting characteristics of that period. / An item of furniture from that period.

Of, or native or relating to, the state of Victoria in Australia.

A person from the state of Victoria in Australia.