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   Grab

   /ɡrab/

   

   verb

   • 1. grasp or seize suddenly and roughly: "she grabbed him by the shirt collar" Similar seizegraspsnatchseize hold ofgrab hold oftake hold ofcatch hold oflay hold oflay (one's) hands onget one's hands ontake a grip offasten aroundgrapplegripclaspclutchcatch attakepluckinformal:collarOpposite release
   • ▪ make a sudden snatch at: "he grabbed at the handle, missed, and nearly fell"
   • ▪ obtain or get (something) quickly or opportunistically, sometimes unscrupulously: informal "I'll grab another drink while there's still time" Similar obtainacquirecome bycarry offcome to havegetreceivegainearnwincome intocome in fortake possession oftake receipt ofbe givenbuypurchaseprocurepossess oneself ofsecuresnap upgathercollectpick upappropriateamassbuild uphooknetlandachieveattaininformal:get/lay one's hands onget one's mitts onget hold ofbagscoreswingnabcollarpull downcopblag
   • ▪ (of a brake on a vehicle) grip the wheel harshly or jerkily: "the brakes grabbed very badly"
   • 2. attract the attention of; make an impression on: informal "how does that grab you?"

   noun

   • 1. a quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize: "he made a grab at the pistol"
   • ▪ an act of obtaining something opportunistically or unscrupulously: "they used the law to effect a land grab"
   • ▪ a frame of video or television footage, digitized and stored as a still image in a computer memory for subsequent display, printing, or editing: "a screen grab from Wednesday's program"
   • 2. a mechanical device for clutching, lifting, and moving things, especially materials in bulk.
   • ▪ denoting a bar or strap for people to hold on to for support or in a moving vehicle: "for elderly people, grab rails at strategic places are likely to prevent accidents"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch grabben; perhaps related to grip, gripe, and grope.

   Derivatives

   • 1. grabber noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   Grab Definition. grăb. grabbed, grabbing, grabs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. verb. grabbed, grabbing, grabs. To snatch or try to snatch something. Webster's New World. To get possession of by unscrupulous methods. Webster's New World. To capture or restrain; arrest.

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   Definition of grab noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to seize suddenly, eagerly, or roughly; snatch: [ ~ + object] He grabbed his hat and dashed off. [ ~ + at + object] She grabbed at the railing. to take possession of (something) illegally:[ ~ + object] to grab land. to obtain and consume quickly:[ ~ + object] Let's grab a sandwich.

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   graeb. parts of speech: transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun. phrases: up for grabs. features: Word Combinations ( verb, noun) The meaning of grab. Definition of grab. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   Dictionary definition of grab. To seize, grasp, or take hold of something suddenly or forcefully. "The thief tried to grab the woman's purse, but she held onto it tightly." Detailed meaning of grab. It conveys a swift and decisive action aimed at acquiring or obtaining an object or a person.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusGRAB - 36 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. grab. in English. grab. Thesaurus > to hold someone or something > grab. These are words and phrases related to grab. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of grab.

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   Check pronunciation: grab. Definition of grab verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.