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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRAB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRAB definition: 1. to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly: 2. to take the opportunity to get…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › grabGrab Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GRAB is to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp. How to use grab in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grab.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › grabGrab - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you grab something, you clutch at it. When a party-goer breaks open a piñata, the other guests usually grab wildly at the candy that cascades out of it. You can grab for the string of a balloon as it floats away, or grab your friend in a hug.

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   Grab definition: to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch. See examples of GRAB used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › grabGrab - definition of grab by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. A sudden attempt to grasp or hold something: made a grab for the railing. b. A sudden, often unscrupulous taking control or ownership of something: "The imminence of death is reflected in every last power-stroke and grab of the great money bosses" (Dylan Thomas). 2. A mechanical device for gripping an object. adj.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRAB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. to seize hold of (something) 2. to seize illegally or unscrupulously 3. to arrest; catch 4. (of a brake or.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrab verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] grab something to take something for yourself, especially in a selfish or greedy way. By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. She's always trying to grab the limelight. [transitive] grab somebody/something to get somebody’s attention.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › grabGrab Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To seize or snatch suddenly; take roughly and quickly. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (4) Synonyms: transfix. spellbind. rivet. mesmerize. hold.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRAB | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    GRAB definition: 1. to take hold of something or someone suddenly: 2. to eat, do, or get something quickly because…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongrab verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    [transitive] grab something to have or take something quickly, especially because you are in a hurry Let's grab a sandwich before we go. I'll grab a bite to eat in town. Grab a cab and get over here. I managed to grab a couple of hours of sleep on the plane. Grab a seat, I'll only keep you a moment.