noun
a mechanical device for gripping an object
noun
the act of catching an object with the hands
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Examples
- Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
- he made a grab for the ball before it landed
- Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
- the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
verb
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Synonyms
Examples
- Catch the ball!
- Grab the elevator door!
verb
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
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- I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale
verb
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
Examples
- The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask
verb
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
Examples
- Grab power
verb
take or grasp suddenly
Examples
- She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room
verb
capture the attention or imagination of
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Examples
- This story will grab you
- The movie seized my imagination